Popular Phrases
A collection of illustrated popular phrases.
Not proverbs or adages, more throwaway expressions we use, often without really thinking about them.
As a designer, I have to think about them, to try and illustrate the phrase on a t-shirt or sticker.
Cry Me A River
A way of expressing pleasure with someone's distress or discomfort, Cry Me a River encourages the recipient to keep on crying.
The design is quite straightforward with the words, a few tears, and a river below.
Cry Me A River Gifts >>
The End of Days
Not really. That's a phrase that I don't yet have. It's only the end of the page.
Keen-eyed observers will realise there are not many phrases on this page yet. So many phrases, so little time.
But seriously, so little time. I'll get right on it.
Created by Mark Ewbie. Last Updated: September 17, 2025.