“Even turkeys fly in a strong wind” (Wall Street adage)
A "turkey" is known as a generally (but not always) flightless bird. A "turkey" is also slang for a "flop" or an "unsuccessful venture." "Even turkeys…
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“Even when you make out a tax return on the level you don’t know if you are a crook or a martyr”
"Even when you make one (Income tax return—ed.) out on the level, you don’t know, when it’s through, if you are a Crook or a Martyr," wrote American humorist Will Rogers (1879-1935)…
“Evening news is where they begin with ‘Good evening’—and then proceed to tell you why it isn’t”
Television's evening news is usually filled with bad news, such as murders, fires, wars and natural disasters. "The evening news is where they begin with 'Good evening' -- and…
“Evenings are for coffee and contemplation”
"Mornings are for coffee and contemplation" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Evenings are for coffee and contemplation" is a variation. In the American science…
“Ever had a really long week and then realize it’s just Tuesday?”
"Ever had a really long week and then realize it's (just/only) Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying often applies to…
“Ever had a really long week and then realize it’s only Tuesday?”
"Ever had a really long week and then realize it's (just/only) Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying often applies to…
“Ever had a really long week and then realize it’s Tuesday?”
"Ever had a really long week and then realize it's (just/only) Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying often applies to…
“Ever notice how some people talk louder when they drink? That’s why alcohol is listed by volume”
"Ever notice how some people talk louder when they drink? That's why alcohol content is listed by volume" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. "ever…
“Ever notice that the first 10 seconds of a medical drug commercial is spent…”
"Ever notice that the first 10 seconds of a medical drug commercial is spent telling you what the drug is for and the rest basically daring you to take it?" is a saying that has been…
“Ever since I started a routine of jogging at midnight I have been running late”
The term "running late" means to be behind schedule. It doesn't mean to be actually running (jogging) at a late hour, but there are jokes. "Running late, like I'm jogging…
“Ever wonder how one little dog controls so many larger and stronger sheep? Fear”
"Have you ever wondered how just one little dog controls so many sheep? FEAR" (or "Ever wonder how one little dog controls so many larger and stronger sheep? FEAR") is a saying…
“Every adult needs a child to teach—it’s the way adults learn”
"Every adult needs a child to teach -- it's the way adults learn" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Every adult needs a child to teach -- it's the way…
“Every bartender I’ve ever met is better at de-escalating conflict than the police”
The George Floyd protests in May and June 2020 were against police brutality and racism in policing. Some people contrasted the police with how bartenders handle disputes. "Every bartender…
“Every box of raisins is a tragic tale of grapes that could have been wine”
"Every box of raisins is a tragic tale of grapes that could have been wine" is a jocular saying about raisins that has been printed on many images. "every box of raisins is a tragic…
“Every bull market has a copper top”
"Every bull market has a copper top" means that a stock bull market also features a high price for copper. "Every bull market has a copper top" has been cited in print since at…
“Every calendar’s days are numbered”
"The calendar's days are numbered" is a jocular one-line saying that has been cited in print since at least 1899. "Every calendar's days are numbered" was included in…
“Every camera is hot and every mic is live” (broadcasting adage)
An unwritten rule of broadcasting is that every microphone is on and every camera is on. The rule applies to people working in the broadcasting industry and to people being interviewed (such as…
“Every chef on TV: Today I’m going to show you how to make something with simple ingredients everyone has…”
A popular meme shows a recipe that "every chef on TV" gives, containing "simple ingredients everyone has in their pantry." The joke is that the ingredients are not so simple.…
“Every city, every town, burn the precinct to the ground” (anti-police protest chant)
"Every city, every town, burn the precinct(s) to the ground" is an anti-police protest chant that was first used by the groups Antifa and Black Lives Matter in 2020. "Every city,…
“Every city, every town, burn the precincts to the ground” (anti-police protest chant)
"Every city, every town, burn the precinct(s) to the ground" is an anti-police protest chant that was first used by the groups Antifa and Black Lives Matter in 2020. "Every city,…