“Cleaning windows is a pane in the glass”
"Fixing broken windows is a pane in the glass" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "Pane in the glass" is a pun on "pain in the ass." There…
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“Cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos”
"Cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Cleaning the house with children in it is…
“Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets”
"Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets" is a jocular one-liner that has been printed on many images. The line was said on the American situation comedy television series Parks and…
“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose”
"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!" is the motto of the fictional Dillon Panthers football team of East Dillon High School, as featured in the first episode (October 3, 2006) of…
“Clients go to jail and lawyers go to lunch”
"Clients go to jail and lawyers go to lunch" is an old saying of unknown origin. This was printed in the Chicago (IL) Tribune on November 19, 1991: "An old joke about the judiciary…
“Climate change doesn’t care if you believe in it or not”
"Science/Gravity/Global warming/Climate change doesn't care if you believe in it or not" is a saying that has been printed on several images. The saying means that there are…
“Climate change happens four times a year—winter, spring, summer, fall”
"Climate change" is a term that can be misunderstood. Many people argue that the existence of four seasons shows "climate change." "climate change happens four times a…
“Climate change happens four times a year. It’s called seasons”
"Climate change" is a term that can be misunderstood. Many people argue that the existence of four seasons shows "climate change." "climate change happens four times a…
“Climate Change: Where the weather is always your fault and the only solution is more communism”
"Climate Change: Where the weather is always your fault and the only solution is more communism" is a saying that has been printed on many images, usually with a picture of Swedish…
“Clogs to clogs in three generations”
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Three generations from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves" is an American version, cited in print since at least 1874. Wiktionary: clogs to clogs in three…
“Clones are people 2”
"Clones are people two" (or "Clones are people 2") -- instead of "too" -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "THE XEROX LAW OF ORGANISM…
“Clones are people two”
"Clones are people two" (or "Clones are people 2") -- instead of "too" -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "THE XEROX LAW OF ORGANISM…
“Close enough for government work” (“Good enough for government work”)
"Government work" is often thought of as less efficient than private sector work, where there is no monopoly and the work must compete with others. "Close enough for government…
“Close enough for jazz” (music adage)
Jazz often involves a lot of improvisation. The term "close enough for jazz" has been cited in print since at least 1937 and reflects the sometimes wild and improvisational nature of jazz…
“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades”
"Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades" generally means that close doesn't count; a close loss is still a loss. "Pitching horseshoes is about the only game where…
“Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and ballroom dancing”
“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades” is a saying that has been cited in print since at least 1965. "Dancing" is often added to the expression. "'But you know…
“Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and drive-in movies”
“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades” is a saying that has been cited in print since at least 1965. "As (Cleveland Cavaliers head basketball coach Bill -- ed.) Fitch is only…
“Close only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and slow dancing”
“Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades” is a saying that has been cited in print since at least 1965. "Dancing" is often added to the expression. "'But you know…
“Close, but no cigar”
A cigar was traditionally one of the rewards at carnivals for winning at games of skill or chance. Coney Island offered many such games in the early 1900s. Most people did not win a prize; for…
“Closed but still awesome” (store sign)
"Come in, we're awesome" (or "Come in, we're open and awesome" is a store sign that has been printed on many images. "Come in, we're awesome" is a joke…