cup of joe
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used to refer to a cup of coffee
The origin of the idiom "cup of joe" is believed to date back to the early 20th century, possibly during World War I or World War II. It's thought to be a reference to coffee, with "joe" being a common nickname for an average or generic person, similar to "John Doe." The use of "joe" in this context might have been a way to emphasize the ubiquity and everyday nature of coffee, which is a popular and essential beverage. Over time, the term "cup of joe" became a colloquial expression for an actual cup of coffee.
- I can't even function in the morning until I've had my first cup of joe.
- I need a strong cup of joe to wake me up in the morning.
- After a long night of work, a hot cup of joe is just what I crave.
- The diner down the street serves the best cup of joe in town.
- He offered her a cup of joe to keep warm during the cold winter morning.