Neighborhoods

“A watched pot never boils”

"A watched pot never boils" (also "a watched kettle never boils" and "a watched pot is slow to boil") means that constant anticipation and watching makes things seem…

“A win is a win” (sports adage)

"A win is a win (is a win)" is often said by the coach and players of a winning team, meaning that all that matters is the victory. If a heavy favorite pulls out an unexpectedly narrow…