“The first loss is always the smallest” (Wall Street proverb)
"The first loss is (always) the smallest" is an old bit of Wall Street investment wisdom. A novice trader, at first, invests little and often has a stop loss. The first loss is usually…
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“The first man gets the oyster; the second man gets the shell”
"The early bird catches the worm" is a proverb dating from at least the 17th century, and advising that the successful person gets there first. "The first man gets the oyster; the…
“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook”
"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…
“The first myth of management is that it exists”
Business author Robert Heller coined a popular management saying (later named "Heller's Law") with the subtitle of his book, The Great Executive Dream: The first myth of management…
“The first Noel, the angels did say. You’ll be paying your bills from now until May”
The beginning of the Christmas carol "The First Noel" is: "The First Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay. Mad magazine made a Christmas parody of…
“The first period is won by the best technician…” (wrestling adage)
A popular wrestling saying is, "The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart."…
“The first person to eat an artichoke had to be very brave or very hungry”
An artichoke can be difficult to eat. The proper way to eat it must be learned. Many people have commented on how hungry the first person to eat an artichoke must have been. "The first person…
“The first rule of firearm safety is to never let the government take your guns”
"The first rule of gun safety is to never let the government take your guns" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "The first rule of firearm safety is to never…
“The first rule of gun safety is to never let the government take your guns”
"The first rule of gun safety is to never let the government take your guns" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "The first rule of firearm safety is to never…
“The first rule of Mime Club goes without saying”
"The first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club" is a saying in the novel Fight Club (1996) and the 1999 film. What would be a similar saying for Mime Club?…
“The first rule of Mime Club is: You do not talk about Mime Club”
"The first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club" is a saying in the novel Fight Club (1996) and the 1999 film. What would be a similar saying for Mime Club?…
“The first rule of Mime Club: ”
"The first rule about fight club is you don't talk about fight club" is a saying in the novel Fight Club (1996) and the 1999 film. What would be a similar saying for Mime Club?…
“The first rule of mud wrestling is fight dirty”
The expression "fight dirty" means to engage an enemy using questionable tactics. It doesn't usually involve dirt, but there are jokes. "The first rule of mud wrestling is fight…
“The first rule of Passive Aggressive Club is…you know what? Never mind. It’s FINE”
"The first rule of Passive Aggressive Club is... you know what? Never mind. It's FINE" is a joke that has been printed on many images. The joke is a variation on the popular meme…
“The first rule of rescuing is don’t become the second victim”
"Don't become the second victim" has been called the first rule of rescuing. The rescuer shouldn't risk his or her life in the rescue. "Don't become the second…
“The first rule of show business is to always leave them wanting more”
The first rule of the theatre (show business) is 'always leave them wanting more" is a saying of unknown authorship. The premise is to leave the audience on a positive note, wanting more…
“The first rule of theatre is to always leave them wanting more”
The first rule of the theatre (show business) is 'always leave them wanting more" is a saying of unknown authorship. The premise is to leave the audience on a positive note, wanting more…
“The first rule of vegan fight club. Tell everyone about vegan fight club”
Vegans have a reputation of telling everyone that they're vegans. “How do you know if someone is a vegan?"/"Don’t worry, they’ll tell you" is a popular joke. "First…
“The first stage of a realistic baking show would be each contestant trying to open a jammed utensil drawer”
What would a realistic baking show (possibly on the Food Network) be like? This was posted on X/Twitter by The Notorious B.E.V. 🌈 on December 5, 2018: "The first stage of a realistic baking…
“The first step to changing the system is to stop complying with it”
"The first step to changing the system is to stop complying with it" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "The first step to changing…