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November 4, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceWork/Businesses

“On my way to work because God made me awesome, but forgot to make me rich”

"On my way to work because God made me awesome, but forgot to make me rich" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Off to work cuz God made me awesome. But forgot to make…

September 7, 2012
Work/Businesses

“On the table” (something negotiable or for discussion)

In business, an offer or a proposal that is "on the (bargaining) table" is one that is under consideration or discussion. "To lay that proposal on the table" has been cited in…

December 9, 2014
Work/Businesses

“Once they see you doing better without them, that’s when they want you back”

"Once they see you doing better without them, that's when they want you back" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying has applied to both personal and business…

March 15, 2025
Work/Businesses

“One day, you’re partying until the morning hours and then suddenly you’re excited about the new Costco that’s so much closer than the other one”

Costco is a chain of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. Many people buy in buy in bulk at Costco, and it's a favorite of families. A joke is that you know you're an…

October 20, 2012
Work/Businesses

“One finds limits by pushing them”

"One finds limits by pushing them" is a popular quotation that is usually credited to American political scientist and economist Herbert Simon (1916-2001). However, the quotation has not…

October 20, 2024
Work/Businesses

“One minute you’re fun and young, the next minute the new hires at work are the same age as your kids”

New hires at work can make the other workers feel old. This was posted on Facebook by Work Memes on June 22, 2024, and this received over 5,200 shares: "One minute you're fun and young,…

November 12, 2021
Work/Businesses

“One of the greatest prisons people live in is the fear of what other people think”

"The greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think" (or "One of the greatest prisons people live in is the fear of what other people think") is a saying…

December 4, 2014
Work/Businesses

“One of the greatest sources of energy is pride in what we are doing”

"One of the greatest sources of energy is pride in what you are doing" is a popular saying that's usually given incorrect authorship. "One of the greatest sources of energy is…

June 30, 2018
Work/Businesses

“One of these days, is none of these days”

Entry in progress -- B.P."One of these days, is none of these days" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. HuffPostTHE BLOG 07/13/2016 03:45 pm ET Updated Jul 14,…

July 5, 2015
Work/Businesses

“One right and honest definition of business is mutual helpfulness”

"The right and honest definition of business is mutual helpfulness" has been cited in print since at least 1917. Authorship of the saying is unknown. The saying was seldom cited in print…

January 27, 2015
Work/Businesses

“One test is worth a thousand expert opinions”

"One test is worth a thousand expert opinions" is a popular adage in aerospace that has also been used by other fields. Nothing shows that a product works (or doesn't work) like a…

April 28, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“One thing my dog and I have in common is that we never want me to go to work”

"One thing my dog and I have in common is that we never want me to go to work" (or "One thing my dogs and I have in common is that we never want me to go to work") is a saying…

April 28, 2024
Pets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)Work/Businesses

“One thing my dogs and I have in common is that we never want me to go to work”

"One thing my dog and I have in common is that we never want me to go to work" (or "One thing my dogs and I have in common is that we never want me to go to work") is a saying…

August 12, 2012
Work/Businesses

“One thing you can give and still keep is your word”

"One thing you can give and still keep is your word" is a proverb/riddle that has appeared in many collections of sayings. The proverb can be used in politics and in business, where trust…

December 21, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Online Shopping—Because it’s frowned upon to be in a store with no bra, dirty hair and a glass of wine”

"Online Shopping -- Because it's frowned upon to be in a store with no bra, sweatpants and a glass of wine" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, online…

December 21, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Online Shopping—Because it’s frowned upon to be in a store with no bra, sweatpants and a glass of wine”

"Online Shopping -- Because it's frowned upon to be in a store with no bra, sweatpants and a glass of wine" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, online…

November 20, 2024
Holidays/Events/ParadesWork/Businesses

“Only in America would people violently trample each other for discounts, exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have”

"Black Friday: Because only in America, people trample each other for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have" is a jocular saying that has been printed on…

July 18, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Only one thing is worse than an almoster and that is a never tryer”

"Only one thing is worser than an almoster and that is a never tryer" is a motivation saying that was posted on Twitter by DOug Sandler on May 12, 2015. An image of the saying is on the…

June 29, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Only one thing is worser than an almoster and that is a never tryer”

"Only one thing is worser than an almoster and that is a never tryer" is a motivation saying that was posted on Twitter by DOug Sandler on May 12, 2015. An image of the saying is on the…

June 9, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone”

"Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone" is a quotation credited to Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) that has been printed on many posters.…

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