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June 21, 2014
Sports/Games

“You lift, you lose” (drag racing adage)

"Ypu lift, you lose" is a drag racing adage that has been printed on T-shirts and has been used by many drivers. Drag racing driver Frank Hawley possibly popularized it, although he later…

September 5, 2013
Food/Drink

“You look like I could use a drink” (“You look like I need another drink”)

"You look like I could use a drink" (or "You look like I need a/another drink") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers…

November 11, 2025
Education/Schools

“You look like the last math class you took was called ‘Math’”

In elementary school, "math" is called "math." It's usually just addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In later grades, "math" is called…

August 5, 2021
Food/Drink

“You made it out of bed! Congratulations! You deserve a coffee for that!”

"You made it out of bed! Congratulations! You deserve a coffee for that!" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "You made it out of bed!!! Congratulations!!! You…

March 18, 2013
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You make more money selling advice than following it”

Steve Forbes, publisher of Forbes magazine, said in 1979: "Also keep in mind when reading advice what this 'expert's' grandfather liked to say: 'We make more money selling…

October 5, 2008
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You make your money in stocks, you keep it in bonds” (Wall Street adage)

The stock market is often viewed to be riskier than the bond market. "You make your money in stocks, you keep in in bonds" is said to be an old Wall Street adage, but print citations…

April 10, 2015
Work/Businesses

“You manage things; you lead people”

"You manage things; you lead people" has been credited to Rear Admiral Grace Hopper (1906-1992). In a 1982 navy magazine, she was quoted: "We manage things. We lead people."…

February 25, 2020
Education/Schools

“You Matter. Unless you multiply yourself by the speed of light squared. Then you Energy”

"You Matter. Unless/Until you multiply yourself by the speed of light squared. Then you Energy" is a science joke that has been printed on many images. The saying is based on the famous…

February 25, 2020
Education/Schools

“You Matter. Until you multiply yourself by the speed of light squared. Then you Energy”

"You Matter. Unless/Until you multiply yourself by the speed of light squared. Then you Energy" is a science joke that has been printed on many images. The saying is based on the famous…

October 1, 2025
Food/Drink

“You may have a hot body, but I have a hot bucket of fried chicken, so who’s the real winner here”

"You may have a hot body, but I have a hot bucket of fried chicken, so who's the real winner here" (or "I may not have a hot body, but I have a hot bucket of fried chicken, so…

March 31, 2018
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it”

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "YOU MAY have to fight a battle more than once to win it. -- Mrs.…

April 9, 2022
Work/Businesses

“You may test that assumption at your convenience”

"Test that assumption at your earliest convenience" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is considered a polite way of saying "fuck around and find…

April 9, 2022
Work/Businesses

“You may test that assumption at your earliest convenience”

"Test that assumption at your earliest convenience" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is considered a polite way of saying "fuck around and find…

December 26, 2014
Work/Businesses

“You meditate for 20 minutes a day, unless you’re too busy; then you should sit for an hour”

"You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day, unless you're too busy; then you should sit for an hour -- Old Zen Saying" has been printed on many posters. However, it's…

April 3, 2021
Food/Drink

“You might as well go ahead and pronounce the ‘G’ in ‘lasagna.’ Nothing matters anymore”

"Salmon" has a silent letter "L." "You might as well go ahead and pronounce the 'L' in 'salmon.' Nothing matters anymore" was posted on Twitter by…

April 3, 2021
Food/Drink

“You might as well go ahead and pronounce the ‘G’ in ‘lasagne.’ Nothing matters anymore”

"Salmon" has a silent letter "L." "You might as well go ahead and pronounce the 'L' in 'salmon.' Nothing matters anymore" was posted on Twitter by…

April 3, 2021
Food/Drink

“You might as well go ahead and pronounce the ‘P’ in ‘raspberry.’ Nothing matters anymore”

"Salmon" has a silent letter "L." "You might as well go ahead and pronounce the 'L' in 'salmon.' Nothing matters anymore" was posted on Twitter by…

April 3, 2021
Food/Drink

“You might as well just pronounce the ‘L’ in ‘salmon.’ Nothing really matters anymore”

"Salmon" has a silent letter "L." "You might as well go ahead and pronounce the 'L' in 'salmon.' Nothing matters anymore" was posted on Twitter by…

July 21, 2021
Food/Drink

“You might be a hillbilly if you think ‘lol’ means low on liquor”

"The Drinker's Definition of LOL: Low On Liquor" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The term "LOL" usually means "laughing out loud."…

July 21, 2021
Food/Drink

“You might be a redneck if you think ‘lol’ means low on liquor”

"The Drinker's Definition of LOL: Low On Liquor" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The term "LOL" usually means "laughing out loud."…

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