CIA News Network (CNN nickname)
The Cable News Network (CNN), a 24-hour cable news channel, was founded by Ted Turner and first broadcast on June 1, 1980. Some critics believe that CNN is propaganda for the United States…
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“A deal is a deal” (business saying)
"A deal is a deal" means that a deal (such as a contract) has been agreed to and that its conditions shouldn't be changed. "None o' yer backin' out; a bargain's a…
Student Affluence Test (“SAT” backronym)
The SAT test (popularly used in college admissions) once stood for “Scholastic Aptitude Test” and then “Scholastic Assessment Test.” There have been many backronyms (back acronyms) for…
Juice Crawl
"Juice crawl" is a juice version of the "pub crawl." The first juice crawl was organized for October 18, 2014 in New York City, with participants visiting the city's juice…
“The most trusted name in news” (CNN slogan)
CNN, a 24-hour cable news network, began to use the slogan "The Most Trusted Name in News" in 2000 and 2002. A 2002 Pew Research Center Study was cited as the basis for the slogan in…
“Someday is not a day of the week”
"Someday is not a day of the week" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. If something is schedule to be completed "someday," that often means "never."…
Dark Horse Car
A "dark horse car" (dark horse + car) is similar to a popular model car, but is less well-known and often 20% cheaper. "Buyers Find Deals With 'Dark Horse Cars' by…
“This kitchen is seasoned with love”
"This kitchen is seasoned with love" is a saying that has been printed on many wall decorations in many kitchens, both professional and in the home. The saying has been cited in print…
“I won’t be impressed with technology until I can download food”
"I won't be impressed with technology until I can download food" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts and posters. "i look forward to…
YOLOMAWMIT (You Only Live Once, Might As Well Make It Tasty)
"YOLOMAWMIT" (You Only Live Once, Might As Well Make It Tasty) is a variation on the popular acronym "YOLO" (You Only Live Once). "YOLOMAWMIT" has been printed on…
“A Hong Kong second is a New York minute”
The saying "New York minute" expresses the fast pace of New York City. Hong Kong is a business center that also claims to have a fast pace. “A Hong Kong second is a New York…
Chopped Cheese
The bodega sandwich of "chopped cheese" is similar to a cheeseburger or a Philly cheesesteak. The sandwich includes chopped ground beef and cheese, plus mayo and other ingredients (such…
“If it grows like a weed, it probably is one” (financial proverb)
"If it grows like a weed, it probably is one" is a gardening proverb, but it's also a financial proverb. If there is a large growth of financial activity in one area, it's…
“Players win games and coaches lose them”
"Players win games and coaches lose them" is a popular sports adage, especially in football and basketball. The players play the game; fans come out to see the players play. A coach…
“An executive is a man who makes quick decisions and is sometimes right”
"An executive is a man who makes quick decisions and is sometimes right" was written by American writer and philosopher Elbert Hubbart (1856-1915) in 1907. The jocular quotation has been…
“In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience”
Harold Geneen (1910-1997), an American businessman who was president of the ITT Corporation, wrote in his book, Managing (1984): "In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: Cash and…
“He may be a son of a bitch, but he’s our son of a bitch”
"He may be a son of a bitch, but he's our son of a bitch" is what a political constituency (such as a political party or a cultural group) says of its own tarnished politician. This…
“A full pocketbook often groans more loudly than an empty stomach”
President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) gave a campaign speech at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on November 1, 1940: "It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocketbook often groans…
“The English invented soccer, but the Brazilians perfected it”
A popular statement about soccer is: “Os ingleses o inventaram, os brasileiros o aperfei oaram.” (Portuguese)“The English invented it, the Brazilians perfected it.” The saying has been…
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results”
"However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results" is frequently credited to Winston Churchill (1874-1965), but he never said it. The saying first appears from…