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May 18, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If it burns, you’re getting closer” (fitness adage)

"If it burns, you're getting closer" is a motivational fitness saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted by GymQuotes.co on April 2, 2017, with the…

July 22, 2013
Food/Drink

“If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t”

Michael Pollan's Food Rules: An Eater's Manual (2009) contained a popular rule that has been frequently cited: "If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant,…

August 31, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If it came in a bottle, everyone would have a great body”

American singer and actress Cher did 1980s television commercials for Jack LaLanne health spas. The message was that good health doesn't come in the form of a pill -- you have to work out:…

October 21, 2024
Food/Drink

“If it can’t be fixed with wine, then you’re not using enough wine”

"If it can't be fixed with wine, then you're not using enough wine" is a jocular wine saying that has been printed on many images. “If it can’t be fixed with WINE…Then…

October 20, 2024
Food/Drink

“If it can’t be fixed with wine, you’re not using enough”

"If it can't be fixed with wine, then you're not using enough wine" is a jocular wine saying that has been printed on many images. “If it can’t be fixed with WINE…Then…

October 22, 2024
Food/Drink

“If it can’t be fixed with garlic bread, it can’t be fixed”

Many people love garlic bread, and they believe that it can fix any meal. "Garlic bread fixes everything" was posted on X/Twitter by Nichole on May 1, 2010. " I'm pretty sure…

January 5, 2020
Work/Businesses

“If it doesn’t apply, let it fly” (“If it don’t apply, let it fly”)

"If it don't apply, let it fly" ("If it doesn't apply, let it fly") is an expression that has been printed on several images. The saying means to let go things that…

October 19, 2020
Work/Businesses

“If it doesn’t bring you income, inspiration or orgasms, it doesn’t belong in your life”

"If it doesn't bring you income, inspiration or orgasms, it doesn't belong in your life" is a saying that has been printed on many images Authorship is uncertain. "If it…

July 22, 2013
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”

"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you" is a saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters and T-shirts. Fred DeVito, Exhale Spa's fitness…

August 20, 2013
Buildings/Housing/Parks

“If it doesn’t look good, don’t put it on your front porch”

"If it doesn't look good, don't put it on the/your front porch" appears to be a real estate adage (make your house look the best), but is usually a Southern mother's advice…

March 24, 2012
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“If it doesn’t make dollars, it doesn’t make sense”

"If it doesn't make dollars/money, it doesn't make sense" means that if something doesn't make money, then it doesn't make sense (a pun on the word "cents")…

April 27, 2019
Work/Businesses

“If it doesn’t open, it’s not your door”

"If it doesn't open, it's not your door" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "It is only a door. If it doesn't open, it is not your door.…

January 24, 2026
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“If it doesn’t snow, I’m taking these groceries back”

Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…

January 5, 2020
Work/Businesses

“If it don’t apply, let it fly” (“If it doesn’t apply, let it fly”)

"If it don't apply, let it fly" ("If it doesn't apply, let it fly") is an expression that has been printed on several images. The saying means to let go things that…

January 24, 2026
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“If it don’t snow, I’m taking these groceries back”

Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…

January 24, 2026
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food StoresTime/Weather

“If it don’t snow, I’m returning all my groceries”

Many people stock up on food before a snow storm, but what if the storm never materializes? "If it don't snow like its suppose to I'm taking all these groceries back to Walmart"…

June 3, 2022
Food/Drink

“If it fits in a toaster, I can cook it!”

"If it fits in a toaster, I can cook it!" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "If it fits in a toaster I can cook it" was posted on Twitter by heather…

July 25, 2011
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“If it flies, floats or fucks, it’s cheaper to rent it”

“If it flies, floats or fucks, rent it, don’t buy it," said the character Tommy Earl Bruner in Dan Jenkins' novel, Baja Oklahoma (1981). The saying means that owning an airplane or a…

June 22, 2022
Time/Weather

“If it gets any hotter, I’ll have to take off stuff I really ought to keep on”

"If it gets any hotter, I'll have to take off stuff I really ought to keep on" was printed in the yahoo! news article "Things Southerners Say When It's Hot" by Valerie…

August 17, 2019
Sports/Games

“If it goes right, it’s a slice. If it goes left, it’s a hook” (golf saying)

"If it goes right, it's a slice. If it goes left, it's a hook. If it goes straight, it's a miracle" is a jocular golf saying that has been printed on many images. The…

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