“Everybody ought to have a Lower East Side in their life”
American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin (1888-1989) grew up in extreme poverty in Manhattan's Lower East Side. However, he enjoyed many friendships and the cultural richness that the…
Buildings/Housing/Parks
“Everybody says stealing is wrong. Personally, I don’t buy it”
"Everybody says stealing is wrong. Personally, I don't buy it" is a joke about stealing. The joke was posted on Twitter on June 14, 2011. TwitterPaul. Just Paul.…
“Everybody wants to be a diamond, but very few are willing to get cut”
"Everybody wants to be a diamond, but very few are willing to get cut" is a motivational saying that has been printed on posters. The saying was popularized by American author Eric…
“Everybody wants to be a patriot until it’s time to do patriot shit”
"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…
“Everybody wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change the toilet paper roll”
"Everybody/Everyone wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change the toilet paper roll" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Nobody wants to change the…
“Everybody wants to eat at the government’s table, but nobody wants to do the dishes”
"Everybody wants to eat at the government's table, but nobody wants to do the dishes" is a jocular saying that has been cited in print since at least 1972 (when it was not credited…
“Everybody wants to get into the act”
"Everybody wants to get into the act" (or "Everybody wants ta get inta da act") was a catchphrase of Manhattan-born comedian and entertainer Jimmy Durante (1893-1980). The song…
“Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die”
"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die" (or, "Everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die") has been a popular sentiment in country songs sung by…
“Everybody wants to shine, but no one wants to polish”
"Everybody/Everyone wants to shine, but no one wants to polish" means that everyone wants the rewards, but no one wants to put in the hard work. "Everyone wants to shine, but no one…
“Everyone brings joy to this office. Some when they enter, others when they leave”
"Everyone brings happiness/joy to this office. Some when they enter, others when they leave" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. The origin appears to be this, from the…
“Everyone has a hidden talent they don’t know about until the tequila is poured”
"Everyone has a hidden talent they don't know about until the tequila is poured" -- that is, until one becomes drunk -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…
“Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit” (boxing adage)
"Everyone has a plan/strategy until they've been hit/punched (in the face/mouth)" is a boxing adage meaning that brutal reality can change even the best of prepared plans. A similar…
“Everyone has a right to be stupid. Some just abuse the privilege”
"Everyone has a right to be stupid. Some just abuse the privilege" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Origin is uncertain. "For while I think a man has a right to be…
“Everyone has a tequila story”
"Everyone has a tequila story" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, people do unusual things after getting drunk on tequila. "Everyone has a tequila story"…
“Everyone hates millennials until it’s time to convert a PDF into a Word document”
"Everyone hates millennials until it’s time to convert a PDF into a Word document" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Everyone hates millennials until they need…
“Everyone hates millennials until they need help on the computer”
"Everyone hates millennials until it’s time to convert a PDF into a Word document" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Everyone hates millennials until they need…
“Everyone here brings happiness—some by coming in, others by leaving”
"All our guests/visitors bring happiness. Some by coming, others by going" is a saying that has been printed on many images. “EDWARD P. LYNCH, secretary of the ’Let’s Have Better…
“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts”
"Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts" is credited to American financier Bernard M. Baruch (1870-1965), who said it in 1946. James R.…
“Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day”
St. Patrick's Day is an Irish holiday, but many non-Irish celebrate it, also. Many people in workplaces across the United States try to wear something green on March 17th, "Everyone is…
“Everyone knows about the Secret Service”
The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "Why do they call it the Secret Service if everyone knows about…