“Better six feet away than six feet under” (social distancing)
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in social distancing requirements that people should be six feet apart from one another. "Better six feet apart than six feet under" was posted…
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“Better sore than sorry”
"Better safe than sorry" is an old proverb. "Better sore than sorry" is a motivational saying that has been printed on posters and T-shirts. "Better sore than sorry"…
“Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know”
"Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know" is an old saying that's often been applied to politics. A politician might not be seen as the best person for the job,…
“Betting against gold is the same as betting on governments”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Resource InvestorThe Value of GoldBy Paul De SousaJune 14, 2011 "Betting against gold is the same as betting on governments. He who bets on governments and government…
“Betting is like liquor. You can make it illegal, but you can’t make it unpopular”
American journalist Arthur "Bugs" Baer (1886-1969) wrote in May 1950: "Betting is pretty much like liquor. You can make it illegal, but you can't make it unpopular." Baer…
“Betty Eats Cakes And Uncle Sells Eggs” (“because” spelling aid)
"Betty/Baby Eats Cake/Carrots And Uncle Sells/Sucks/Sam's Eggs” is a mnemonic aid that some have used to spell the word “because.” The version “Baby Eats Cake And Uncle Sells…
“Between 11 and 3 stay under a tree”
"Between 11 and 3 stay under a tree" (or "11 to 3, stay under a tree") is a rhyme about when it's best to avoid the midday sun. Australia's Cancer Council issued a…
“Between a rock and a weird place” (Pflugerville, near Round Rock and Austin)
The city of Pflugerville is near the cities of Austin (whose famous slogan is "Keep Austin Weird") and Round Rock. In 2007, t-shirts were printed in Pflugerville with the slogan…
“Between hay and grass”
"Between hay and grass" is said of the seasons, it being neither winter nor summer. It's also said of a young person, not a boy (or a girl) and not yet a man (or a woman). Old West…
“Between pigeons and politicians, it’s hard to keep the courthouse clean”
"Between pigeons and politicians, it's hard to keep the courthouse clean" is a jocular one-line saying. "Two reasons it is difficult to keep a courthouse clean" pigeons and…
“Bevo. It’s what’s for dinner.” (anti-UT Longhorn slogan)
The University of Texas Longhorns have a mascot named "Bevo." In 1992, the Cattleman's Beef Board ran a series of promotions with the slogan: "Beef. It's what's for…
“Beware of geeks bearing formulas”
"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" (such as the Trojan horse) is a paraphrase of a line from Virgil's Aeneid, written by Virgil between 29 and 19 B.C. "Beware of geeks bearing…
“Beware of he who would deny you access to information…”
"Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It is from the video game Sid…
“Beware of the dog. And the cat is not trustworthy, either”
"Beware of (the) dog. And the cat is not trustworthy, either" is a jocular sign that has been printed on many images. “Beware of the dog. And the cat is not trustworthy either!” was…
“Beware of…well…just beware”
"Beware of...well...just beware" is a jocular property saying that has been printed on many images. The property owner might have a dog or a gun to protect the property. "One of my…
“Beware the empty subway car. It’s empty for a reason” (subway tips and etiquette)
"Beware the empty train car in rush hour" was posted on Twitter by T. Reynolds/Terry N on March 31, 2010. "Always beware the empty subway car" was posted on Twitter by author…
“Beware the empty train car. It’s empty for a reason” (subway tips and etiquette)
"Beware the empty train car in rush hour" was posted on Twitter by T. Reynolds/Terry N on March 31, 2010. "Always beware the empty subway car" was posted on Twitter by author…
“Beware the injured golfer” (“Beware the sick golfer”)
"Beware the injured/sick golfer" is an old golfing adage. Other golfers are apt to feel sorry for this golfer -- who then destroys them on the golf course. "The Sick Golfer" was…
“Beyond Burgers being ‘plant based’ implies that traditional burgers are ‘meat cringe’”
"Based or cringe?" is a popular internet meme. "plant-based food ..... meat-cringe food....." was posted on Twitter by wartortle use hydropump on February 20, 2021. "Plant…
“Beyond meat implies the existence of bed meat and bath meat”
Beyond Meat (a producer of plant-based meat substitutes) has nothing to do with the chain store Bed Bath & Beyond, but there are jokes. "bed bath and beyond meat" was posted on…