“Every great oak was once a little nut that held its ground”
"Great oaks from little acorns grow" is an old English proverb. "Every great oak was once a little nut that held its ground" is a modern take on the proverb, meaning that a…
Buildings/Housing/Parks
“Every house has a smell that only the people living in the house don’t smell”
"Every house has a smell that only the people living in the house don’t smell" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Every house has a smell that only the people…
“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.”
American cartoonist and writer Ted Key (1912-2008) did a series of posters and one illustrated saying achieved popularity: "Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.Autograph your…
“Every kiss begins with queso”
Kay Jewelers trademarked its slogan "Every kiss begins with Kay" in 2000. "Every kiss beings with queso" is a popular variation that has been printed on many images. "Every…
“Every knock is a boost”
Some businesses and politicians believe the old adage that "every knock is a boost" -- that is, if they're talking about you, then that's free publicity and you're ahead.…
“Every loaf of bread is a tragic story of grains that could have become beer, but didn’t”
"Every loaf of bread is a tragic story of grains that could have become beer, but didn't" is a jocular saying that has been printed on T-shirts and posters. "'Every loaf of…
“Every machine is a smoke machine if you operate it wrong enough”
Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterErnesto @NestoMartinezEvery machine is a smoke machine if you try hard enough12:43 PM - 17 Aug 2011 TwitterLexOfNP @LexOfNPEvery Machine is a Smoke Machine if…
“Every man is innocent until proven broke”
"Every man/person is innocent until proven broke" is a joke in the legal profession, suggesting that justice is over for the person who can't afford a good lawyer. The legal joke has…
“Every master was once a disaster”
"Every master was once a disaster" is the well-known saying by business author and motivational speaker T. Harv Eker, cited in his book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the…
“Every McDonald’s should have a flag they fly at half mast when the ice cream machine is broken”
The ice cream machine at McDonald's (a popular fast food restaurant chain) seems to break down often. "Every McDonald's should have a flag they fly at half mast when the ice cream…
“Every meal is a happy meal if you leave your kids at home”
McDonald's restaurants sell a "Happy Meal" (for children), but some adults have their own idea of a happy meal. "Every meal is a happy meal if you leave the kids at home"…
“Every morning I have a low-carb, gluten free, vegan breakfast. Coffee. It’s coffee”
"Every morning I have a low-carb, gluten free, vegan breakfast. Coffee. It’s coffee" is a jocular coffee saying that has been printed on several images. The saying was posted on…
“Every nation is about nine meals away from a revolution”
A popular saying is that "every nation is about three/six/seven/nine meals away from anarchy/revolution." That is, hungry people are desperate people who will topple any government.…
“Every night is election night on the sports desk”
"Every night is election night on the sports desk" is a saying popular at the sports departments of newspapers and television stations. Election night is a busy night for news; the saying…
“Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and meme…”
"Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats" was written by American journalist, satirist and social critic H. L.…
“Every now and then I fall apart” (taco meme)
"It's okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart and we still love them" (or "It's okay to fall apart sometimes, Tacos do, and we still love them") is a saying…
“Every office should have an emergency puppy for petting just in case you’re having a bad day”
"Every office/workplace should have an emergency puppy for petting just in case you're having a bad day" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Every workplace…
“Every parking needs a parqueen”
There is "parking," but no "parqueen." The two terms have been printed on several images. "The opposite of parking. Parqueen" was posted on Twitter by Rad Luke on May…
“Every passion has its destiny”
"Every passion has its destiny" is a popular running saying; a poster shows Billy Mills winning the 10,000 meter run in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. A 2003 article on Billy Mills shows that…
“Every pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard and believe in yourself”
"Every pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard and believe in yourself" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on many posters, usually with a picture of an eight-slice…