“Tie one on” (to get drunk)
To "tie one on" means to become drunk. A March 1933 newspaper article on American slang defined it, "tie one on, to become intoxicated." It's not explained what is being…
Alphebetical for "t"
“Tight as a tick” (said of a close election)
A close political election is often said to be "tight as a tick." Television broadcast journalist Dan Rather (who frequently uses Texas expressions generally unknown to most of his…
“Tighter than the skin on a grape”
"Tighter than the skin on a grape" means very tight, such as someone tight with money or a tight sporting contest. "Tighter than the skin on a grape" has been cited in print…
“TIL the Pentagon was supposed to be the Octagon, but the contractor kept cutting corners”
The Pentagon is a five-sided building that is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. A…
“Till now I don’t know what my talent is… maybe eating”
"Till now I don't know what my talent is... maybe eating" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Till now I don't know what my talent is... Maybe eating…
“Time flies like an arrow: fruit flies like a banana”
"Time flies like an arrow: fruit flies like a banana" is often credited to the comedian Groucho Marx (1890-1977), but Marx -- if he ever said it -- almost certainly has nothing to do with…
“Time flies when you throw away calendars”
"Time flies" means that time passes quickly. Time doesn't literally "fly," but there are jokes. "Time flies when you throw away calendars" was posted on Twitter…
“Time flies when you throw your watch”
"Time flies" means that time passes quickly. Time doesn't literally "fly," but there are jokes. "Time flies when you throw your watch" was posted on the newsgroup…
“Time flies when you’re having fun”
"Tempus fugit" is a classical Latin saying meaning "time flies. Newspaper columnist Franklin Pierce Adams (1881-1960) wrote in 1916: "Well, well -- as the semi-sosh remarked…
“Time flies when you’re having rum”
"Time flies when you're having fun" is a proverb that has been cited in print since 1933. "Time flies when you're having rum" is a jocular variant that has been…
“Time flies when you’re throwing watches”
"Time flies" means that time passes quickly. Time doesn't literally "fly," but there are jokes. "Time flies when you throw your watch" was posted on the newsgroup…
“Time goes by fast when you’re avoiding homework”
"Time goes by fast when you're avoiding homework" is a one-line saying that has been printed on many images. "Random observation: Time flies when you're avoiding…
“Time in the market is better than timing the market” (Wall Street adage)
"Time in the market is better than timing the market" means that, over time, the stock market will yield successful returns. It is impossible to accurately time the market highs and lows.…
“Time is money. Money is power. Power is pizza. Pizza is knowledge”
"Time is money. Money is power. Power is pizza. Pizza is knowledge" is a jocular pizza saying that has been printed on many images. The character of April Ludgate (played by the actor…
“Time is never wasted when you’re wasted all the time”
"Time is never wasted when you're wasted all the time" is a drinking saying that appears in many quotation collections. The saying has been attributed to Catherine Zandonella since…
“Time is precious. Spend it wisely”
"Time is precious. Spend it wisely" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Vacation Time Is Precious-Spend Yours Wisely" was printed in The Hollywood Herald and…
“Time is precious. Waste it wisely”
"Time is precious. Waste it wisely" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This is a variation of, "Time is previous. Spend it wisely." "Consumers should soon…
“Time is the best teacher; unfortunately, it kills all its students”
"Experience is the best teacher" is a proverb that can be traced back to classical Rome. The French composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) wrote in a letter in November 1856: "Le temps…
“Time is the friend of stocks, the enemy of bonds”
"Time is the friend of stocks, the enemy of bonds" has been cited in print since at least 2008 and is of unknown origin. The saying includes the word "time," but probably means…
“Time kills all deals”
"Time kills all deals" is a popular piece of business advice. The longer a deal takes, the more opportunity there is for the deal to fall apart. The saying "time kills all…