It's an old adage that small crimes get punished, but large crimes often go unpunished (or are even rewarded). Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953) wrote in the play The Emperor Jones (1920):…
"We’re stealing a news van! It’s the perfect crime! How will they ever report it?" is a line from the American animated sitcom King of the Hill, the "Gone with the…
“Sharing food is my love language” is a saying that especially applies to dates in restaurants. "Sharing French fries is my love language" was posted on X/Twitter by TRU$T on June 6,…
"Prices cause inflation like wet sidewalks cause rain" was said by United States Steel Corporation CEO Roger Blough (1904-1985) in January 1966; ""Steel prices cause inflation…
"Steel sharpens steel" is an old saying; in sports, the saying means that the best get sharper (or better) by playing against the best. A wrestling article in the Cedar Rapids (IA)…
Texas has been called a "land of steers and queers." Sometimes, "beers" is added to that. The "steers and queers" chant has long been a popular Southern Methodist…
A procedure on how the government and media both gaslight on an issue was posted on X/Twitter by Rob Henderson on June 14, 2021: "Step 1: It's not really happening Step 2: Yeah, it's…
"Step aside, Monday. This is a job for coffee" is a jocular coffee saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter on June 17, 2013. “May your coffee be…
There are various superstitions about where to step while walking on the sidewalk. "Step on a crack, break your mother's back" dates to at least 1905. "Step on a nail, put your…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay at home -- and gain weight. "Bathi even the scales have started asking for social distancing, one person at a time kinda vibes…
"Stick a fork in him" means "he's done." It's a barbecue term; the piece of meat is cooked and you can stick a fork in it and take it off the grill. The term is used…
"Stick to your knitting" means that one should concentrate (especially in business) on what one does best. The American saying "stick to your knitting" has been cited in print…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Sticks and Stones"Sticks and Stones" is an English-language children's rhyme. The rhyme persuades the child victim of name-calling to ignore the…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Sticks and Stones"Sticks and Stones" is an English-language children's rhyme. The rhyme persuades the child victim of name-calling to ignore the…
"Stir the eggnog, lift the toddy. Happy New Year, everybody" is a new year's saying that has been printed on many images. It's the opening of the poem "Happy New Year,…
When the U.S. stock market goes down, it's sometimes called a "shock market." "Stock market, more like SHOCK market amirite?" was posted on X/Twitter by Stephanie on August…
"A chicken to a cook is like a canvas to a painter" is a modern interpretation of a statement in Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin's The Physiology of Taste (1825). The usual English…
"Elections have consequences" is a political saying that became popular in the 1980s. "Stolen Elections Have Consequences: Unelected Fascist Franken Denies Lieberman an…
"Stop and smell the roses" (or "flowers") is an American saying that has been cited since at least the 1950s. It means to take time to relax and enjoy life. "Stop and smell…
"Tests conducted on animals" is not the same as "animals taking tests," but there are jokes. "STOP ANIMAL TESTING -- They get all nervous and give the wrong answers"…