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May 17, 2020
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“You never know how out of shape you are until you try to get back in shape”

"You never know how out of shape you are until you try to get back in shape" is a popular saying that was posted on Twitter by MrBigKahuna on November 19, 2009. There are many variations…

June 2, 2017
Work/Businesses

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have”

"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was posted on Twitter on…

October 13, 2014
Food/Drink

“You never know how strong you are until you’re home alone and have to open your own pickles”

Pickle jars are notoriously difficult to open. "You never know how strong you are.... until you're home alone and have to open your own pickles" was cited on Twitter on October 6,…

February 22, 2022
Transportation

“You never know how strong you are until your power steering goes out”

"You never know how strong you are until your power steering goes out" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn when that…

April 17, 2015
Sports/Games

“You never know what you’ll see when you come to the ballpark” (baseball adage)

"The old adage that 'you never know what you’ll see when you come to the ballpark' is absolutely true," a baseball writer said in 2015. It's not known how old this adage…

May 12, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You never realize how anti-social you are until there’s a pandemic and your life doesn’t change”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic changed many people's lives -- but not all people's lives. "You never realize how anti-social you are until there's a pandemic and your life…

January 28, 2020
Streets

“You never realize how bumpy a road is until you try to take a drink of something”

A bumpy road and a drink are a bad combination. "You never realise how bumpy a road is, until you go to take a drink of water without a straw.. #epicfail" was posted on Twitter by Racine…

January 28, 2020
Streets

“You never realize how bumpy a road is until you try to write something”

A bumpy road and trying to write are a bad combination. "I'd forgotten how bumpy and difficult it is to write when on the train. I have crazy scrawls all over the page now. :-(" was…

October 11, 2017
Streets

“You never realize how bumpy the road is until you drive on it with a full bladder”

A bumpy road and a full bladder is a bad combination. "There are few things more painful than a sportsbike, a bumpy road & a full bladder" was posted on the newsgroup aus.motorcycles…

January 27, 2025
Food/DrinkRestaurants/Bars/Coffeehouses/Food Stores

“You never realize how little self control you have until chips and salsa are in front of you at a Mexican restaurant”

Mexican restaurants serve complimentary chips and salsa before the meal, and many people can't stop eating them. "You never realize how little self control you have until chips and salsa…

June 17, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“You never realize how long a minute is until you’re exercising”

"You never realize how long a minute is until you're exercising" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. There is no particular author because there are many…

June 17, 2018
Time/Weather

“You never realize how long a minute is until you’re exercising”

"You never realize how long a minute is until you're exercising" is a jocular saying that has been printed on several images. There is no particular author because there are many…

December 24, 2016
Food/Drink

“You never really hear about anyone stress-eating vegetables”

Many people who are streesed eat a lot of junk food, such as cookies or ice cream. "Erica" posted a popular tweet on December 19, 2016: "You never really hear about anyone…

October 19, 2014
Transportation

“You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive”

"You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as T-shirts, bumper stickers and posters. "And then…

January 29, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste”

"You never want a serious crisis to go to waste," said Rahm Emanuel, the incoming White House Chief of Staff, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal on November 19, 2008. The…

May 24, 2010
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You only get paid for done”

"You (only) get paid for done" is a saying popularized by personal trainer and performance coach Dax Moy. "You only get paid for done" means that you get paid for results…

September 26, 2017
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“You only have a gambling problem if you lose” (“It’s only a gambling problem if you’re losing”)

"It's only a gambling problem is you're losing" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "It's only a gambling problem if you lose...!" was posted on the…

October 12, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“You only live once so make sure you spend 15 hours a day on the internet seeking validation from strangers”

"You only live once so make sure you spend 15 hours a day on the internet seeking validation from strangers" is a sarcastic saying that has been printed on many images. "You only…

January 2, 2017
Food/Drink

“You only live once. Lick the bowl”

"You only love once. Lick the bowl" is a jocular food saying that has been printed on many images. People often lick the spoon, but licking the bowl -- that's adventurous! "You…

October 26, 2013
Food/Drink

“You ordered pepper only” (pepperoni pizza joke)

A popular joke involves an American businessman who is in Japan and orders delivery of a pepperoni pizza. He receives something else. The joke has been cited in print since at least 2000. Google…

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