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February 21, 2023
Food/Drink

“Don’t feed me crap and tell me it’s ice cream”

"Don't feed me bullshit/crap/manure/shit and tell me it's ice cream" means "Don't give me something bad and tell me it's a special treat." The expression has…

February 21, 2023
Food/Drink

“Don’t feed me manure and tell me it’s ice cream”

"Don't feed me bullshit/crap/manure/shit and tell me it's ice cream" means "Don't give me something bad and tell me it's a special treat." The expression has…

February 21, 2023
Food/Drink

“Don’t feed me shit and tell me it’s ice cream”

"Don't feed me bullshit/crap/manure/shit and tell me it's ice cream" means "Don't give me something bad and tell me it's a special treat." The expression has…

July 30, 2015
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Don’t fight the Bank of Canada”

"Don't fight the Bank of Canada" is a takeoff on the more familiar "Don't fight the Fed" (Federal Reserve in the United States). The Bank of Canada is Canada's…

July 30, 2015
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Don’t fight the Fed”

"Don't fight the tape" (meaning to follow the trend; stock quotes used to be received on tickertape) is a Wall Street adage that was popularized in the 1950s. "Don't fight…

October 9, 2008
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Don’t fight the tape” (Wall Street proverb)

Entry in progress -- B.P. The Free Dictionarydon't fight the tapeA market axiom that asserts an investor shouldn't buy stocks during a major decline or sell stocks during a strong market…

September 23, 2018
Exercise/Running/Health Clubs

“Don’t find time to exercise, make the time to exercise”

"Don't find time to exercise, make the time to exercise" is an exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "I don't find time to exercise, I make the time to…

June 19, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Don’t follow a model that doesn’t work. If the recipe sucks, it doesn’t matter how good a cook is”

"If the recipe sucks, it doesn't matter how good (of) a cook you are" is a saying that has been printed on many images. American author, entrepreneur and public speaker Tim Ferriss…

July 23, 2016
Transportation

“Don’t follow me. I’m lost, too!” (bumper sticker)

"Don't follow me. I'm lost, too!" is a popular bumpber sticker. "Don't Follow Me. I'm Lost Too!" was scribbled on the back of a jeep in 1944. The saying…

October 4, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Don’t follow the science, follow the money”

"Follow the money" is an old saying, used in politics and in business. "Follow the science" became a popular catchphrase during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Many people…

August 4, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Don’t forget to be an insufferable asshole today. You never know who’s having a good day…”

"Don't forget to be an insufferable asshole today. You never know who’s having a good day they don’t deserve" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

October 6, 2021
Food/Drink

“Don’t forget to buy your Halloween candy early so you have time to buy more after you eat it all”

"Don't forget to buy your Halloween candy early so you have time to buy more after you eat it all" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was printed on…

October 19, 2019
Food/Drink

“Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You’re basically a houseplant”

"Don't forget to drink water and get some sun. You're basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

August 1, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Don’t forget to drink your water and mind your own business this week”

"Drink water & mind your business" (also "Good morning. Don't forget to drink water and mind your own business," among other variations) is a saying that has been…

January 9, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Don’t forget to pay your taxes this year. Other countries and politicians are depending on you!”

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 originally planned for only $600 of relief to Americans, who had been suffering all year from the 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. However, the bill…

January 9, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Don’t forget to pay your taxes this year. Other countries are depending on you”

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 originally planned for only $600 of relief to Americans, who had been suffering all year from the 2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. However, the bill…

April 23, 2017
Food/Drink

“Don’t forget to pick up wine for Mother’s Day. After all, you are one of the reasons she drinks”

"Don't forget to pick up a bottle of wine for your Mom for Mother's Day. Afterall, you are one of the reasons she drinks" is a wine saying that has been printed on many images.…

November 2, 2025
Time/Weather

“Don’t forget to reset those clocks you never look at because you have a phone”

People have to "spring forwarf and fall back" their clocks two times every year. However. most people get the time from their cell phones, and that's automatically adjusted.…

March 10, 2024
Time/Weather

“Don’t forget to set your clock on fire this Sunday. Time isn’t real”

"Don't forget to set your clock on fire this Sunday. Time isn't real" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people have to set their clocks forward an hour and…

March 10, 2024
Time/Weather

“Don’t forget to set your clock on fire tonight. Time isn’t real”

"Don't forget to set your clock on fire this Sunday. Time isn't real" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people have to set their clocks forward an hour and…

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