“If I ever had to run for my life, I would probably die”
"If I ever had to run for my life, I would probably die" is a jocular statement made by an out-of-shape person that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, hats and…
“If you see me running, call the police”
"If you see me running, call the police" is a jocular statement by a non-runner that has been printed on many ecards. "Mon, if you ever see me running, please call the Police, it…
“The only thing I fear more than the government shutting down is the government staying open”
"The only thing I fear more than the government shutting down is the government staying open" is a jocular saying that has been cited on Twitter since April 7, 2011. The saying originated…
“Beer is best drunk in the shadow of the brewery”
"Beer is best drunk in the shadow of the brewery" is a beer saying that means that beer is best when it's fresh (close to or "in the shadow of" the brewery). It's not…
“Don’t bore us, get to the chorus” (music adage)
"Don't bore us, get to the chorus" is a songwriting adage of unknown authorship. A song's chorus is usually its most memorable part, and listeners often like to sing it. If a…
“I hate losing more than I love winning”
It's often assumed that players love to win (to get a reward), but often what motivates them is that they hate to lose (fear of pain). "I hate losing more than I love winning" was…
Fedstapo (federal government + Gestapo)
Nazi Germany's Gestapo was its official secret police; the term "Gestapo" has later been used to describe forceful, authoritarian tactics. "Fedstapo" (federal government +…
Economic Moat
American investor Warren Buffett said in 1985: "There are some businesses that have very large moats around them and they have crocodiles and sharks and piranhas swimming around them. Those…
“If you can’t drive to it, don’t lend to it”
Money is often spent locally. "If you can't drive to it, don't lend to it" and "if you can't drive to it, don't invest in it" are popular adages. "We…
“All organizations that are not actually right-wing will over time become left-wing”
"O’Sullivan’s First Law: An eternal truth" by John O'Sullivan, published in the National Review on October 27, 1989, stated: "All organizations that are not actually…
“A champion team will always beat a team of champions”
"A champion team will always beat a team of champions" is a sports adage that has been popular in Australia, but also has been used in the United States. The saying means that a team of…
“There are only two great plays—‘South Pacific’ and put the ball in the basket”
Basketball is not a complicated game. "There are only two great plays -- South Pacific and put the ball in the basket" is a famous quote. The musical South Pacific opened on Broadway and…
STFR (Sell The Fucking Rip; Sell The Fucking Rally)
"STFR" stands for "Sell The Fucking Rip" or "Sell The Fucking Rally." According to this theory, if the price of an asset rises, then one should sell. " I was…
“When you hoist a championship trophy, a mystical blood kinship is formed”
NFL football coach Bill Parcells said at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2013: “We've got that momentary time of exhilaration where you hoist that championship…
“Win tonight, look good next time” (boxing adage)
"Win tonight, look good next time" is a boxing adage that has been credited to boxing trainer George Benton (1933-2011). The saying means that a boxer should win the current fight in any…
“You don’t recruit JuCos to sit on the bench” (college football adage)
"You don't recruit JuCos to sit on the bench" is a popular college football adage. A college player normally has four years of eligibility, but a junior college (JuCo) recruit plays…
Joyflation (joy + deflation/inflation)
The term "joyflation" (joy + deflation/inflation) was coined by Oxford Economics Ltd. in December 2014. "Joyflation" referred to the oil-driven slowdown in inflation and…
“You can’t win a championship shooting jumpers” (basketball adage)
It's a basketball adage that jumpshooting teams (such as teams that rely on three-point shots) do not win championships. A successful basketball team must also have an inside game because…
“The operation was successful, but the patient died”
"The operation was successful, but the patient died" (or "the operation was a success, but the patient died") is an old joke in the medical profession that has also been used to…
“Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don’t make” (sports adage)
"Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make" is a popular sports adage that originated in baseball, but has been used by other sports as well. "Of Keltner, Veeck…