“Everybody has two businesses—his own business and show business”
"Everybody/Everyone has two businesses -- his own and show business" is one of the oldest entertainment sayings. "Thoughtless souls who mouth the old wheeze that everyone has two…
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“Everybody hates math until that paycheck looks a little funny”
"Everybody hates math until that paycheck looks a little funny" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, when the paycheck isn't adding up (looking a little short…
“Everybody hates math until that paycheck looks funny now y’all know Calculus”
"Everybody hates math until that paycheck looks a little funny" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, when the paycheck isn't adding up (looking a little short…
“Everybody hates white people, but everybody wants to live in their neighborhood”
"'Everybody hates white people, but everybody wants to live in their neighborhood.'-Joe (latino)" was posted on Facebook by Lewis Newman on February 7, 2021. "Let me get…
“Everybody invited and nobody slighted!”
"Everybody invited and nobody slighted!" is the old-time invitation to a country dance. The phrase's origin is unknown, but it's been in use since at least the 1920s. 14 July…
“Everybody makes mistakes—that’s why they put erasers on pencils”
"Everybody makes mistakes -- that's why they put erasers on pencils" (or "that's why pencils have erasers") is a saying that dates to at least 1915. The saying is used…
“Everybody ought to have a Lower East Side in their life”
American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin (1888-1989) grew up in extreme poverty in Manhattan's Lower East Side. However, he enjoyed many friendships and the cultural richness that the…
“Everybody says stealing is wrong. Personally, I don’t buy it”
"Everybody says stealing is wrong. Personally, I don't buy it" is a joke about stealing. The joke was posted on Twitter on June 14, 2011. TwitterPaul. Just Paul.…
“Everybody wants to be a diamond, but very few are willing to get cut”
"Everybody wants to be a diamond, but very few are willing to get cut" is a motivational saying that has been printed on posters. The saying was popularized by American author Eric…
“Everybody wants to be a patriot until it’s time to do patriot shit”
"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…
“Everybody wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change the toilet paper roll”
"Everybody/Everyone wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change the toilet paper roll" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Nobody wants to change the…
“Everybody wants to eat at the government’s table, but nobody wants to do the dishes”
"Everybody wants to eat at the government's table, but nobody wants to do the dishes" is a jocular saying that has been cited in print since at least 1972 (when it was not credited…
“Everybody wants to get into the act”
"Everybody wants to get into the act" (or "Everybody wants ta get inta da act") was a catchphrase of Manhattan-born comedian and entertainer Jimmy Durante (1893-1980). The song…
“Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die”
"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die" (or, "Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die") has been a popular sentiment in country songs sung by…
“Everybody wants to shine, but no one wants to polish”
"Everybody/Everyone wants to shine, but no one wants to polish" means that everyone wants the rewards, but no one wants to put in the hard work. "Everyone wants to shine, but no one…
“Everyone brings joy to this office. Some when they enter, others when they leave”
"Everyone brings happiness/joy to this office. Some when they enter, others when they leave" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. The origin appears to be this, from the…
“Everyone has a hidden talent they don’t know about until the tequila is poured”
"Everyone has a hidden talent they don't know about until the tequila is poured" -- that is, until one becomes drunk -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
“Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit” (boxing adage)
"Everyone has a plan/strategy until they've been hit/punched (in the face/mouth)" is a boxing adage meaning that brutal reality can change even the best of prepared plans. A similar…
“Everyone has a right to be stupid. Some just abuse the privilege”
"Everyone has a right to be stupid. Some just abuse the privilege" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Origin is uncertain. "For while I think a man has a right to be…
“Everyone has a tequila story”
"Everyone has a tequila story" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, people do unusual things after getting drunk on tequila. "Everyone has a tequila story"…