“Never look back unless you are planning to go that way”
"Never look back unless you are planning to go that way" is a popular saying in sports and in business. "Don't look back, unless you plan to go that way!" was said by the…
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“Never make a speech at a country dance or a football game”
Lyndon B. Johnson's father advised him to "never make a speech at a country dance or a football game." It's good Texas advice; you don't interrupt football games! 15 July…
“Never make eye contact while eating a banana”
"Never make eye contact while eating a banana" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. Eating a banana often represents the sex act of fellatio. "I find it awkward…
“Never make forecasts, especially about the future”
"Never make forecasts, especially about the future" is a joke told by economic forecasters. Variations of the saying include "It's tough to make predictions, especially about…
“Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading”
"Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "One of my fave most inspirational…
“Never make permanent decisions based on temporary emotions”
"Don't/Never make permanent decisions based on temporary emotions/feelings" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. "You should never make permanent decisions based…
“Never make snow angels in a dog park”
"Never make snow angels in a dog park" -- because of what dogs do on the ground -- is a jocular bit of advice that has been printed on many images. "Dear neighborhood kids: Please do…
“Never make the first or last out at third base” (baseball adage)
"Never make the first or last out at third base" is a baseball adage. A player sometimes has the option of stopping safely at second base or trying to reach third base. A player on second…
“Never marry for money—you can borrow it cheaper”
"Never/Don't marry for money -- you can borrow it cheaper" is a joke that's frequently said to be a Scottish proverb (phrased "ye'll borrow it cheaper"). The…
“Never meat your heroes” (vegetarian/vegan saying)
"Never meet your heroes" is an entertainment saying (usually referring to actors, who are often different than the roles that they play). "Don't/Never meat your heros" (or…
“Never meat your heros” (vegetarian/vegan saying)
"Never meet your heroes" is an entertainment saying (usually referring to actors, who are often different than the roles that they play). "Don't/Never meat your heros" (or…
“Never meet a champion for the first time in the winner’s circle”
“We will never meet a champion for the first time on the podium" is a slogan of Scott Russell of CBC Sports (Canada). Russell explained in April 2012: "We'll never meet a champion…
“Never meet your heroes” (entertainment adage)
An entertainment adage holds that one should "never meet your heroes" (or "never meet your idols"). A hero on a stage or a movie screen can be very different in real life.…
“Never mind the dog. Beware of owner!” (property sign)
"Never mind the dog. Beware of owner!" or "Forget the dog. Beware of owner!!" or "Dog is friendly. Beware of owner" -- often shown with a gun -- are property signs…
“Never mix the grape and the grain” (drinking adage)
"Never mix the grape and the grain" is a drinking adage of unknown authorship. "I will not mix the grape and the grain" was cited in 1940. "Never mix the grain and the…
“Never name the chickens” (military adage)
"Don't/Never name the chickens" is a barnyard adage that has also been used in the military. "We decided not to name our chickens...it makes it so hard to eat them later"…
“Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche”
American humorist Lewis Grizzard (1946-1994) listed several "rules to follow when ordering in an unfamiliar restaurant" in his newspaper column on April 11, 1986. The first rule was:…
“Never order ravioli at a restaurant. They never give you enough”
When people order ravioli at a restaurant, it's usually too expensive (about $19) and the amount of ravioli is usually too few (about 3-6 pieces). "Should learn that ordering ravioli at a…
“Never order salad at a barbecue joint”
Good barbecue comes with sides (such as potato salad), but a rule of thumb often given is to "never order a salad at a barbecue joint." Most barbecue places don't serve salads,…
“Never order sweet tea in a state that does not have an SEC team”
Southern humorist Lewis Grizzard (1946-1994) is credited with this as-yet-unsourced saying: "Never order sweet tea in a state that doesn't have an SEC team." The expression is…