“Absence makes the heart grow fonder”
Entry in progress -- B.P. “Absinthe makes the fart grow stronger," “Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder,” "Abstinence makes the church grow fondlers” and “Doctor, why do I toot…
“Accept people as they are. Believe in what they can become”
"Accept people as they are. Believe in what they can become" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on several images. The saying was posted on Twitter by Billy Cox on March 25…
“Accidentally drank invisible ink… I’m now in hospital, waiting to be seen”
People who go to a hospital often wait to be seen, but what if being seen was the problem? "I accidentally drank a bottle of invisible ink last night. I'm now in hospital, waiting to be…
“Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties”
"Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. American newspaper columnist Doug…
“Accounting is the language of business”
Accounting has frequently been called "the language of business." "The language of business is figures" was cited in print in 1927. "Accounting is the language of…
“Actions speak louder than words, but not nearly as often”
"Actions speak louder than words" is a proverb that has been cited in print since about the 1600s. "Actions speak louder than words, but they do not speak as often" was cited in…
“Actually it’s pronounced ‘jaslight’—you’ve been saying it wrong the whole time”
Some people gaslight with even the term "gaslight." "Actually it's pronounced jaslight. You've been saying it wrong this whole time" was posted on Tumblr by…
“Acupuncture is a jab well done”
Successful acupuncture has been called "a jab well done" (a pun on "a job well done"). "Definition of acupuncture: A jab well done" was published in American…
“Adding ‘showed up to work during the apocalypse’ to my résumé”
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic sent many people home to quarantines, but many essential workers stayed on the job. "I'm adding 'showed up for/to work during the apocalypse'…
“Adult life is a constant cycle of ‘I just need to get through this week’, every week…”
"Adult life is a constant cycle of 'I just need to get through this week', every week..." is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Adult life is a constant cycle…
“Adulthood is shopping for office supplies instead of school supplies”
"School supplies" is the term used for someone in school; otherwise, the term used is "office supplies." "is growing up saying office supplies instead of school…
“Adulting be like: Paycheck: $624.42 Bills: $597.63”
Many people find that there's little money left over from a week's paycheck. This was posted on Twitter by Drillary Clinton✨ on September 25, 2018: "Adulting be like:Paycheck:…
“Adventures in Heroism” (Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum)
The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum features the Intrepid, a World War II aircraft carrier. The museum on the west side of Manhattan has so much more, so a recent slogan has been added:…
“Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records”
"Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records" is an motivational saying that has been printed on posters and T-shirts. American author William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) has…
“Adversity doesn’t build character—it reveals it”
"Adversity does not build character, it reveals it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Google Groups: MEH NewsletterMatt 4/28/09(...)"Adversity does not build…
“Adversity introduces a man to himself”
"Adversity introduces a man to himself" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has frequently been credited to German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein…
“Advertising helps raise the standard of living by raising the standard of longing”
"Advertising helps raise the standard of living by raising the standard of longing" is a popular saying about advertising. The saying has been cited in print since 1955, when it was…
“Advertising is the most fun you can have with your clothes on”
Madison Avenue adman Jerry Della Femina wrote in his book, From Those Wonderful Folks Who Gave You Pearl Harbor: Front-Line Dispatches From The Advertising War (1970): "There are ugly people…
“Advertising is what you pay for; publicity is what you pray for”
"Advertising is what you pay for; publicity (or public relations) is what you pray for" is a popular business saying. "Advertising is what you pay for; publicity is what your public…
“After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF”
"After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as posters, buttons and T-shirts. The "WTF" stands for…