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July 28, 2019
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Where is this kitchen that everyone says makes abs?”

“Great abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym” is a classic saying about diet and exercise. "Where is this kitchen that everyone says makes abs?" is a jocular saying that has…

August 29, 2025
Food/Drink

“Where is this magical black forest where ham comes from?”

Black Forest ham was named because it's from the Black Forest region of Germany. Many people hear "Black Forest" and think about a dark forest, filled with magical elves and witches.…

December 7, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country”

"Where liberty dwells, there is my country" has been credited to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). "Where there is liberty, there is my country" was published in A Complete Body of…

January 12, 2014
Radio/Television

“Where New York Comes to Talk” (WABC-AM)

WABC (770 AM) radio in New York City has had an all-talk format since 1982. "Where New York Comes to Talk" is the station's slogan. The slogan has not been trademarked. Wikipedia:…

March 28, 2021
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“Where should you never take a dog?”/“To the flea market.”

A flea market riddle is: Q: Where should you never take a dog?A: To the flea market. The joke was printed in the Los Angeles (CA) Times on February 9, 1998. “What happened when the dog went to…

August 2, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Where the elite meet to cheat”

"Where the elite meet to eat" was the slogan of Duffy's Tavern, an American radio situation comedy, airing from 1941 to 1951. The saying "where the elite meet to cheat" --…

February 11, 2006
Restaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“Where the Elite Meet to Eat” (Duffy’s Tavern)

Duffy's Tavern was the name of a situation comedy radio show that ran from 1941-1951. It was, perhaps, the New York City version of the television situation comedy Cheers ("Where…

September 7, 2014
Transportation

“Where the rubber meets the road”

"Where the rubber meets the road" means when a vehicle's tires go on the road and face a performance test. "After ail is said and done it must be remembered that 'the…

October 23, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where there is a risk, there must be a choice”

"If/Where there is risk, there must be choice" (or "If/Where there is a risk, there must be a choice") is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is associated…

July 28, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength” (“No struggle, no strength”)

"No struggle, no strength" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. 5 November 1943, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, "To Destroy These Fears" by Joseph Fort…

October 23, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where there is risk, there must be choice”

"If/Where there is risk, there must be choice" (or "If/Where there is a risk, there must be a choice") is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is associated…

January 22, 2012
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

“Where there’s a hit, there’s a writ” (show business adage)

"Where there's a hit, there's a writ" means that when one is successful in show business (for example, with a hit song), a lawsuit for some of the profits is sure to follow. The…

July 20, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Where there’s a tip, there’s a tap” (investment adage)

"Where there's a tip, there's a tap" is an investment adage that means where there is a stock tip, for example, there is a "tap" (someone who hopes to make money off…

May 6, 2017
Food/Drink

“Where there’s a whisk, there’s a way”

"Where there's a will there's a way" is an old proverb. "Where there's a whisk, there's a way" is a cooking variation that has been printed on many images.…

September 9, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Where there’s a will. I want to be in it”

Entry in progress -- B.P. The Free DictionaryWhere there's a will, there's a way.Prov. Cliché If you truly want to do something, you will find a way to do it, in spite of obstacles…

December 12, 2010
Food/Drink

“Where there’s smoke, there’s toast”

"Where there's smoke, there's fire" is an old proverb. A popular variant is "where there's smoke, there's toast" -- meaning something was burnt. In the…

April 17, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?”/“At the bottom.”

It's one of the oldest jokes told about American political history: Teacher -- Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?Student -- At the bottom (of the page). The joke has been cited…

September 11, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Where We Go One, We Go All” (#WWG1WGA)

[USAGE NOTE: This dictionary page is an etymology of the term "WWG1WGA." It does not reflect any opinion on any political philosophy.] "Where We Go One, We Go All" (WWG1WGA) is…

March 10, 2017
Sports/Games

“Where would you find a leprechaun baseball team?”/“In the Little League.”

A St. Patrick's Day leprechaun riddle is: Q: Where would you find a leprechaun baseball team?A: In the Little League. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2001. Wikipedia: Little…

August 6, 2018
Names/Phrases

“Where’s the best place to buy a gentleman’s hat?”/“Manhattan.”

Manhattan is not necessarily a place to buy a man's hat, but a riddle has been cited since at least 2015: Q: What's the best place to buy a gentleman's hat?A: Manhattan. "A man…

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