“Bet on the jockey, not the horse” (business adage)
"Bet (on) the jockey, not the horse" is a popular venture capitalist adage. Many people have a great idea (or "horse"), but an entrepreneur (or "jockey") with strong…
Education/Schools
“Bet that it would never rain again” (Texas weather joke)
A joke from the drought of the 1950s (cited in print since at least 1953 in Reader's Digest) has it that a man bet his neighbors that it would never rain again. After a few years, he was paid…
“Betray’all: When a southern person betrays you”
"Betray'all" (betrayal + y'all) is a jocular term. "mizutawave: when a southern person betrays u: betray’all http://tmblr.co/ZZ1XLy1MkqxqB" was posted on Twitter by…
“Better 6 feet apart than 6 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…
“Better 6 feet away than 6 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…
“Better blatant than latent” (gay slogan)
"Better blatant than latent" is a gay slogan that has been printed on many items, such as posters, mugs and pins. "Better blatant than latent!" was a slogan used in Gay Pride…
“Better days are coming. They are called Saturday and Sunday”
"Better days are coming. They are called Saturday and Sunday" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "Cheer up. Better days are coming. They're called…
“Better days are coming. They are called Saturday and Sunday”
"Better days are coming. They are called Saturday and Sunday" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "Cheer up. Better days are coming. They're called…
“Better days are just around the corner. They are called Friday, Saturday and Sunday”
"Better days are just around the corner. They are called Friday, Saturday and Sunday" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "Better days are just around the…
“Better days are just around the corner. They are called Friday, Saturday and Sunday”
"Better days are just around the corner. They are called Friday, Saturday and Sunday" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "Better days are just around the…
“Better safe than sued”
"Better safe than sorry" is an old proverb. "Better safe than sued" is a modern variation of the proverb. "Better safe than sued — particularly in today 's world of…
“Better six feet apart 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…
“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…
“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…