“Never underestimate my desire at any given moment to go home”
"Never underestimate my desire at any given moment to go home" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people are introverts and do not like parties or meetings. This…
“Never underestimate my desire to go home”
"Never underestimate my desire at any given moment to go home" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people are introverts and do not like parties or meetings. This…
“Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time-rich and cash-poor”
"Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time-rich and cash-poor" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying comes from the novel Little Brother (2008) by…
“Never wear white after Labor Day” (fashion rule)
A fashion rule is that one should only wear white (or bright colors) during the summer -- from Memorial Day until Labor Day. It's not known when this "rule" began and many people do…
“New Rule: You’re not allowed to work longer than the number of hours you slept the night before”
A new work rule was proposed on Twitter by Jack's Dad on March 25, 2019: "New rule: You're not allowed to work longer than the number of hours you slept the night before. Who's…
“New York is Zabar’s, Zabar’s is New York” (Zabar’s)
Zabar's is the food emporium fixture at 2245 Broadway, at 80th Street. Whole Foods and Fairway and other competitors have lessened the Zabar's market in New York, but "New York is…
“New York’s Best Kept Secret” (Century 21)
The Century 21 store (across from what used to be the World Trade Center) wasn't "New York's Best Kept Secret." Everyone knew to go there! Century 21 is over 40 years old. The…
“New York’s Most Famous Store Since Before the Civil War” (Hammacher Schlemmer)
Hammacher Schlemmer is today probably better known for its web site and its mail order business than for its store on 57th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues. Its web site says:…
“Next time you’re afraid to share ideas, remember someone once said in a meeting…”
"Next time you’re afraid to share ideas, remember someone once said in a meeting 'Let's make a film with a tornado full of sharks'" is a jocular saying that has been…
“Next week has been exhausting”
"Next week has been exhausting" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many images. "Next week has been exhausting" was posted on Twitter by Jordon Nardino on…
“No bees, no honey; no work, no money”
"No bees, no honey" (Neque mel, neque apes) is a Latin phrase that means that, according to Erasmus (1466-1536), "every convenience hath its concomitant inconvenience." A…
“No biggie” (no big deal)
"No biggie" means "no big deal." A "biggie" is a "big deal," something important. "No real biggie" was said in 1973 by a narcotics agent, referring…
“No bucks, no Buck Rogers” (space industry adage)
"No bucks, no Buck Rogers" is a popular space industry adage meaning that unless there is money (such as from the federal government), there can be no space adventures (like Buck Rogers,…
“No Irish need apply”
"No Irish need apply" (NINA) was sometimes added to the job descriptions of the 19th century. The job was usually for a woman to help with housework, but Irish women did, in fact, take…
“No Jews need apply”
Jewish people faced discrimination in the United States -- even in New York City, where Jews are a significant part of the population. "No Jews need apply" appeard in New York City…
“No man goes before his time—unless the boss leaves early”
"No man goes before his time -- unless the boss has left early" is a jocular line that has been cited in print since at least 1952. Citations in 1952 and 1953 did not show the name of a…
“No man is a failure who has friends” (proverb)
It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film that is widely regarded as an American Christmas classic. In the ending, the protagonist's guardian angel inscribed…
“No margin, no mission” (health care adage)
"No margin, no mission" began as a saying at Catholic and Presbyterian hospitals. The hospitals were owned by non-profits, but a hospital needed turn a profit ("margin") to…
“No matter how busy my Sunday gets, I always manage to set aside time to panic about Monday”
Sunday (especially Sunday night) is when many people panic about Monday, when many return to work or school. "Every Sunday I panic about Monday" was posted on Twitter by Larry Miller on…
“No matter how you feel. Get up, dress up, show up and never give up!”
"No matter how you feel. Get up, dress up, show up and never give up!" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Sunday Morning, Get up, Dress up, Show up and…