“No run, no fun” (fishing adage)
"No fun, no run" is a fishing adage that has been popular around Sydney, Australia. When the tide is running, the fun (for fishing enthusiasts) starts. "Another influencing factor…
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“No run, no fun” (running adage)
"No run, no fun" is a running adage. It's no fun when a runner can't run (for physical or other reasons). "No run, no fun" was cited in luge in 1967, in football in…
“No science, no beer”
"No science, no beer" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been used to justify the importance (and funding) of science education. "Worse still.…
“No second prize in politics”
In an election, there is one winner, no matter how close the vote is. The saying that there's "no second prize in politics" was described as "an old political axiom" by…
“No senior citizen discounts. You have had twice as long to get the money” (sign)
"No senior citizen discounts. You have had twice as long to get the money" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many store signs. "No senior citizen discounts, you have had…
“No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn’t work anyway”
"No sense in being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying appeared in the 1980s and 1990s and has been credited to authors…
“No sense in being pessimistic. It wouldn’t work anyway”
"No sense in being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying appeared in the 1980s and 1990s and has been credited to authors…
“No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask, No Service” (business sign)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made face masks required in many business establishments. The sign "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service" became "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Mask, No…
“No Shoes, No Shirt, No Mask, No Service” (business sign)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic made face masks required in many business establishments. The sign "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service" became "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Mask, No…
“No Soliciting…unless you’re selling Girl Scout Cookies” (sign)
"No Soliciting...unless you're selling Thin Mints" is a jocular sign meaning that only Girl Scouts selling cookies (Thin Mints) need approach a residence or place of business. The…
“No Soliciting…unless you’re selling Thin Mints” (sign)
"No Soliciting...unless you're selling Thin Mints" is a jocular sign meaning that only Girl Scouts selling cookies (Thin Mints) need approach a residence or place of business. The…
“No Standing—Only Dancing”
"No Standing -- Only Dancing" is a popular poster; the saying appears as wall graffiti between two parked cars. The original photo was taken by Australian photographer Rennie Ellis…
“No Store Does More” (H-E-B slogan)
H-E-B is a large supermarket chain in Texas and northern Mexico. The H-E-B slogan "No Store Does More" has been used and trademarked since January 30, 2009. "No Store Does More For…
“No struggle, no strength” (“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength”)
"No struggle, no strength" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. 5 November 1943, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, "To Destroy These Fears" by Joseph Fort…
“No sweat, no beauty. No squat, no booty”
"No sweat, no beauty. No squat(s), no booty" is an exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "No Sweat No Beauty, No Squat No Booty We all know this sentence: no pain no…
“No sweet without sweat”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksA Dictionary English, German and French (Third Edition)By Christian LudwigLeipzig: Printed for John Frederick Gleditsch1763Pg. 873:No sweet without sweat, ...…
“No talkie before coffee” (“No talky before coffee”)
Some people can't function before having a cup of coffee. "No talkie/talky before coffee" is a one-line saying that has been printed on many images. *No talky before coffee* was…
“No taxation without respiration” (no estate tax)
"No taxation without representation" was the rallying cry of American revolutionaries. "No taxation without respiration" is the rallying cry of those (mostly Republicans)…
“No tea, no shade, no pink lemonade”
"Spill the tea" (or "spill the T") means the same thing as "spill the beans" -- to gossip, to spill (tell) information, to tell the truth ("T" or…
“No tea, no shade”
"Spill the tea" (or "spill the T") means the same thing as "spill the beans" -- to gossip, to spill (tell) information, to tell the truth ("T" or…