“Rabbits or tigers?”
U. S. President Ronald Reagan (1811-2004) wrote twice in his diary that his fellow Republicans were "rabbits" (i.e., someone who is weak and who runs away) when he needed…
Alphebetical for "r"
“Racetrack—A place where the windows clean the people”
Paul H. Gilbert's syndicated newspaper column of "Daffynitions" (humorous or "daffy" definitions) included the following in October 1947: "RACE TRACK: A place where…
“Racing improves the breed”
"Racing improves the breed" is a popular adage of many kinds of racing. "That racing improves the breed of running horses, is not denied" was cited in print in 1835. Throughout…
“Racist: An individual who wins an argument against a liberal”
"Racist: Anyone/Someone who wins an argument against a liberal" (or "Racist: An individual who wins an argument against a liberal") is a jocular definition that has been printed…
“Racist: Anyone who wins an argument against a liberal”
"Racist: Anyone/Someone who wins an argument against a liberal" (or "Racist: An individual who wins an argument against a liberal") is a jocular definition that has been printed…
“Racist: Someone who wins an argument against a liberal”
"Racist: Anyone/Someone who wins an argument against a liberal" (or "Racist: An individual who wins an argument against a liberal") is a jocular definition that has been printed…
“Radio stations will interrupt the music to let you know the music is uninterrupted”
Many radio stations tell listeners about uninterrupted music, but interrupt the music to do so. "Yeah - don't you love the way radio stations keep interrupting the music to tell you how…
“Raggy rope, don’t be a dope” (poison ivy adage)
Poison ivy vines appear "hairy" and "raggy." The rhyme "Hairy rope, don't be a dope" was cited in print in 1996 and "Raggy rope, don't be a dope!"…
“Rain makes grain”
"Rain makes grain" is mostly a financial saying, popular at markets that trade in grain such as the Chicago Board of Trade. "The old farm saying 'rain makes grain' was…
“Raining like a cow pissing on a flat rock”
"Raining like a (tall) cow pissing on a flat rock" is a popular expression in Texas and other southern states. The expression is similar to "raining cats and dogs," meaning a…
“Raise chickens, not taxes”
"Raise chickens, not taxes" is an anti-tax saying that has been printed on many images. "Raise chickens not taxes" was posted on Twitter by Mollie on March 20, 2010.…
“Raise your hand if you try to breathe quieter while walking up a hill so bystanders don’t hear yo
"Y’all ever try to breathe quieter while walking up a hill so bystanders don’t hear you fighting for your life" (or "Raise your hand if you try to breathe quieter while walking…
“Raise your hand if you’re tired of being asked to raise your hand in tweets”
"Raise your hand if you’re tired of being asked to raise your hand in tweets" was posted on Twitter by Matt Couch on December 20, 2018. "Raise your hand if you’re tired of being…
“Raise your hand if you’re tired of being asked to raise your hand on Twitter”
"Raise your hand if you’re tired of being asked to raise your hand in tweets" was posted on Twitter by Matt Couch on December 20, 2018. "Raise your hand if you’re tired of being…
“Raise your kids in Midland; raise hell in Odessa”
Midland and Odessa are two West Texas cities with different identities. "Raise your kids in Midland -- raise hell in Odessa" is a local saying that dates in print to at least 1982.…
“Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the main reason i have trust issues”
"Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the main reason i have trust issues" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters,…
“Raisins are just elderly grapes”
Raisins are dried grapes/ "Raisins are just elderly grapes" is a one-line saying about raisins that has been printed on an image. "Raisins are elderly grapes that no one bothered…
“Raisins are just grape jerky”
"Raisins are grape jerky" is a food saying that has been printed on many images. "Raisins are kind of like grape jerky. I just thought of that. - Rye" was posted on the…
“Raisins are just grape mummies”
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: RaisinA raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing. In the United…
“Raisins are just zombie grapes”
Entry in progress -- BP Wikipedia: RaisinA raisin is a dried grape. Raisins are produced in many regions of the world and may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking, and brewing. In the United…