"Practically everybody in New York has half a mind to write a book, and does" is a witty line that was credited to editor Bill Targ (1907-1999) in 1946. "The trouble with the…
"Practice as if you are the worst. Perform/Play as if you are the best" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "Practice as if you are the worst, perform as…
"Practice makes perfect" is a proverb from at least 1730, frequently used in sports and other fields. The popular variation -- "Practice doesn't make perfect; perfect practice…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to use "social distancing" (standing six feet away). Many people also practiced "media distancing," especially those who…
"Practice puts brains in your muscles" is a sports saying that has been printed on many images. "I figure practice puts your brains in your muscles" has been credited to…
In 1985-86 (during the AIDS epidemic), health authorities encouraged people to practice "safe sex" and to "always use a condom." By 1987, restaurants parodied this with "Be…
"Safe Six" or "#SafeSix" (six feet apart social distancing) is a pun on "safe sex." The term became popular during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. "Practice…
"Practice safe text -- -- use commas and never miss a period" is a jocular line that has been printed on GIFs. "Practice safe text" was used in a 2009 program to caution drivers…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic required many people to use "social distancing" (standing six feet away). Many people also practiced "social media distancing" -- staying away…
"Praise works with only three types of people; men, women and children" -- that is, everyone -- is a saying encouraging the giving of praise. The saying was posted on the newsgroup…
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many lockdowns and reopenings. Many people believed that the lockdowns were unnecessary. "Praising the government for reopening your state is…
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many lockdowns and reopenings. Many people believed that the lockdowns were unnecessary. "Praising the government for reopening your state is…
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic resulted in many lockdowns and reopenings. Many people believed that the lockdowns were unnecessary. "Praising the government for reopening your state is…
"Prawnography" (prawn + pornography) is a portmanteau that has appeared in many jokes. "I wonder if shrimp are into prawnography?" was posted on Twitter by Al Dopa on December…
"Prayer is the world's greatest wireless connection" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Just saw a church sign that said 'prayer is the greatest wireless…
University of Notre Dame head football coach Frank Leahy (1908-1973) wrote 10 thoughts in 1946, one of which was: "7 -- Prayers work better when your players are big." The line is often…
"Preschool rules and bar rules are the same. You pee your pants, you go home" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Nursery school rules and bar rules are the…
To "preach to the converted" means to bring a message before people who already believe (or are predisposed to believe) that message. The preaching doesn't win over any new converts.…
"Predictive text really gets my toga" was posted on Facebook by Neil Davis on April 6, 2012. "I feckin hate predictive text it really gets my toga up!! ;@)" was posted on…
Preheating an oven might take 12-15 minutes. To many people, these minutes seem long. "Idk about y'all, but I think oven preheat minutes are longer than microwave minutes..." was…