“Chefs make such terrible investors. They’re always trying to thyme the market”
Many people try to "time the (stock) market" by buying low and selling high. This has nothing to do with herbs, but "thyme the market" is a joke. "Why did the economist…
“Christmas Rules: 1. Do not go into debt trying to show people how much you love them…”
Three jocular "Christmas Rules" (sometimes titled "Thanksgiving Rules" or "Holiday Rules") have been printed on many images. These "Holiday Rules" were…
“Cinco de mayo, rent, bills, Mother’s Day. Who put this got damn month together?”
"Rent, Bills, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day weekend… Who Tf put this month together?" is a May saying that has been printed on many images. "Cinco de mayo,…
“Cinco de mayo, RENT, teachers appreciation and Mother’s Day. Who put this got damn week together?”
"Rent, Bills, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day weekend… Who Tf put this month together?" is a May saying that has been printed on many images. "Cinco de mayo,…
“Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford groceries”
"Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford groceries/life" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully to when…
“Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford life”
"Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully back to when we could afford groceries/life" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Clocks go back this weekend, hopefully to when…
“Clogs to clogs in three generations”
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Three generations from shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves" is an American version, cited in print since at least 1874. Wiktionary: clogs to clogs in three…
“CNN said the world is forty trillion dollars in debt. Who does the world owe? Jupiter?”
"CNN said the world is forty trillion dollars in debt. Who does the world owe? Jupiter?" is a jocular line about the world's debt that has been printed on many images.…
“Cocaine is God’s way of saying you have too much money”
"Cocaine is God's way of saying you have too much money" was said by American actor and comedian Robin Williams following the drug-overdose death of his friend, comic actor John…
“Coins are made of metal, because change is hard”
"Coins are made of metal, because change is hard" is a one-line saying of unknown authorship that has been cited in print since at least 2008. The monetary saying was posted on Reddit --…
“Collapse/Fall/Fold faster than Lehman Brothers”
The financial firm of Lehman Brothers collapsed quickly into bankruptcy in 2008. The phrase "collapsed/fallen/folded faster than Lehman Brothers" was used on many blogs in September 2008.…
“Confidence is the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation”
"Confidence is the feeling you have before you fully understand the situation" is a popular saying in business and finance that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and…
“Copper is the only commodity with a Ph.D. in economics” (Wall Street adage)
"Copper is the only commodity/metal with a Ph.D. in economics" is a Wall Street adage, resulting in the nickname "Dr. Copper." Copper is an important industrial metal. If…
“Copper wire was invented by two Jews/ Scots/ Irish/ Dutch/ lawyers fighting over the same penny”
"Copper wire was invented by two Jews/Scots/Irish/Dutch/lawyers fighting over the same penny" is a joke that stereotypes an individual or group for being tight with money. The joke…
“Coronavirus be canceling everything but my bills”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in many cancellations. "Why has #coronavirus canceled everything BUT my debt and my bills?" was posted on Twitter by André Marcel Harris on…
“Coronavirus is canceling everything but my bills”
The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak resulted in many cancellations. "Why has #coronavirus canceled everything BUT my debt and my bills?" was posted on Twitter by André Marcel Harris on…
“Cost an arm and a leg” (at a great cost; expensive)
Something that costs "an arm and a leg" is something that can be acquired only at great expense. The term "cost an arm and a leg" appears to have started in the United States…
“Countries don’t go bust”
"Countries don't go bust" (often written as "sovereign nations don't go bust/bankrupt/out of business") is a famous statement of Walter Wriston (1919-2005) a chief…
“Covid has been found circulating on Norwegian currency. It’s the Kroner virus”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic has nothing to do with the Danish krone, Icelandic króna, Norwegian krone or Swedish krona, but there are jokes. "Maybe it was Norwegian #KronaVirus"…
“Credit anticipates and equity confirms”
"Credit anticipates and equity confirms" is a financial adage, cited in print since at least March 31, 2009. A person or an institution lends credit in anticipation of profitable events;…