Wiktionary: in the ballparkPrepositional phrasein the ballpark1. (figuratively) In the same general vicinity (as); somewhat similar (to); typically construed with of. (Oxford English…
Mark Twain (1835-1910) is often credited with the quotation: "In the beginning a patriot is a scarce man, hated and feared and scorned. But in time when his cause succeeds, the timid join him,…
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterMurray Bourne @intmathDaily Math Tweet: In the binary system we count on our fists instead of on our fingers. ^_^8:00 AM - 27 Apr 2009 TwitterTheAlgebraOfData…
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…
"In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield" is a popular bit of one-line wisdom from American investor Warren Buffett. The saying means that the…
Circles don't have corners. "They say you find love in every corner. My life must be a circle" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "They say you find love…
What steps does one take in the event of a fie? "RT @FunnyJoker: In the event of a fire what steps would you take?.....Fucking big ones" was posted on X/Twitter by SlightlySick™ on…
The writer Mark Twain (1835-1910) wrote in 1897: "In the first place God made idiots. This was for practice. Then He made School Boards. — Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar."…
Ornaments are put on a Christmas tree, but usually not "hood ornaments." A joke is that "hood" stands for both "neighborhood" and the hood of a car. "if you…
There are organizations such as Black Lives Matter, but some people point out that no lives matter to the government. "IN THE GOVERNMENTS EYE NO LIVES MATTER.· LET THAT SINK IN WHILE YOU ALL…
"In the mix" means to be in to what's happening. It was defined by the Urban Dictionary in 2009 as "It simply means 'included'" and "In reference to…
"In the money" means that a money prize has been won. For example, a horse that finishes a race first ("win"), second ("place") or third ("show") finishes…
"Your best players have to be your best players" is an old sports playoffs adage. In the playoffs, the rotations are shortened and the best players get the most playing time. The best…
"In the pool, life is cool, swimmers rule" is a swimming saying that has been printed on many images. "In the pool, life is cool, In the pool, swimmers Rule" was posted on the…
"In the race for quality there is no finish line" appeared in advertisements for Xerox in 1990, quoting the Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation, David T. Kearns (1930-2011). "In…
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterTim Fargo@tim_fargoIn the recipe of life, doubt makes an excellent ingredient, but a lousy meal. - Tim Fargo #quote6:08 PM - 14 Jan 2015
"In the red" means that a business entity is experiencing losses; "in the black" means profits or gains. Accounting ledgers used red ink and black ink for accounting entries.…
A jocular response to an obvious restaurant question is: WAITER: Would you like a table?A: No, a lamp for 5 please. The joke was posted on Twitter by FUNNY TWEETS on October 7, 2012, and has been…
"In the soup" means to be in the thick of troubles; the slang phrase achieved nationwide popularity in the fall of the election year of 1888. The phrase was popularized in New York City,…
Some people assume that it is cooler in the shade. People in the South know that it is still hot. "In the South, shade is just diet Sun" was posted on Twitter by clark glizzwald on July…