Heinz 57

Heinz 57 (variety)

1. A phrase used to describe anything that is made up of a mixture of things. The phrase refers to an advertising slogan for the H.J. Heinz Company's 57 varieties of pickles. This stew is definitely Heinz 57 variety—there's a lot of different things thrown into it.
2. A mixed-breed dog. I have no idea what breed Sparky is—he seems to be Heinz 57.
See also: 57, Heinz
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Heinz 57

verb
See Heinz 57 variety
See also: 57, Heinz
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • 57
  • Heinz
  • Heinz 57 (variety)
  • Heinz 57 variety
  • sure as eggs is eggs
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • eggs is eggs
  • be twiddling (one's) thumbs
  • be twiddling your thumbs
  • and the rest
References in periodicals archive
With classes including Posh Paws, Heinz 57 and eyes that will melt your heart, there is something for every dog.
Evelyn Walsh wrote: "Get yourself a loving, friendly, loyal 'Heinz 57' from the local shelter - nicest real dogs in the world.
He's your typical Heinz 57 cross and I suppose people think he's nothing special to look at.
She has been unable to trace the couple, who the report suggested may have since passed Sally on to new owners in Cullercoats, but still hopes to be reunited with her pet which she describes as a terriercross, "a Heinz 57".
Examples of topics covered include the Eiffel Tower, the Ford Model T, tuk tuks, eBay.com, Facebook, the paper clip, the Post-It Note, LEGO, Heinz 57, chopsticks, and the Swiss Army knife.
But we said, let's go back to like Heinz 57, let's go back to the original format, you know, baked beans, keep it simple," said Stallone.
My grandparents' dog was a "Heinz 57," heavy-boned, strong, active, working farm dog.
Like his best progeny, he was exceptionally fast, with his five wins including two Group 1 sprints, the Heinz 57 Phoenix Stakes and Prix Morny.
I don't know what breed the rooster is (I don't seem to find any likenesses in catalogs so maybe he's a "Heinz 57") and I have three different breeds of hens.
Davis now labels his style "a Heinz 57 of different techniques," with nods to the Swedes as well as Italians and Americans.
This sub-assembly is used in the 55mm and 63mm closures, both of which are embossed with the Heinz 57 varieties legend.
Last month, however, he bought an aging Mini Metro with the number plate H57 (reminiscent of Heinz 57) for pounds 47 on eBay.
John Black, RSPCA re-housing co-ordinator for Newcastle and North Northumberland, said: "Chance is a bull mastiff cross, otherwise known as a Heinz 57 varieties.
Heinz Company made the decision to move its 800-person headquarters staff into floors 9 through 14 of the building, now called the Heinz 57 Center, and also leased part of the sixth floor for a test kitchen and training center.