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August 20, 2013
Work/Businesses

“Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it”

"Don't knock it 'til you've tried it" is something someone might say to another to get that person to try a new product. "Don't knock it 'til you've…

May 19, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let anyone else ruin your day. It’s your day. Ruin it yourself”

"Don't/Never let anyone (else) ruin your day. It's your day. Ruin it yourself" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "don't let idiots ruin your day, you…

May 19, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let anyone ruin your day. Be a man. Ruin it yourself”

"Don't/Never let anyone (else) ruin your day. It's your day. Ruin it yourself" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "don't let idiots ruin your day, you…

May 19, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let anyone ruin your day. Ruin it yourself. Be a man”

"Don't/Never let anyone (else) ruin your day. It's your day. Ruin it yourself" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "don't let idiots ruin your day, you…

July 4, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes tell you how to walk”

"Don't let nobody who ain't been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your laces" (or "Don't let anyone who hasn't been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your…

July 3, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your laces”

"Don't let nobody who ain't been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your laces" (or "Don't let anyone who hasn't been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your…

May 19, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let idiots ruin your day. Ruin it yourself”

"Don't/Never let anyone (else) ruin your day. It's your day. Ruin it yourself" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "don't let idiots ruin your day, you…

July 4, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let nobody who ain’t been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your laces”

"Don't let nobody who ain't been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your laces" (or "Don't let anyone who hasn't been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your…

May 19, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let others ruin your day. It’s your day. Ruin it yourself”

"Don't/Never let anyone (else) ruin your day. It's your day. Ruin it yourself" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "don't let idiots ruin your day, you…

January 20, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let the same snake bite you twice”

"Don't/Never let the same snake bite you twice" is a proverbial saying that has been printed on many images. It's similar to the saying, "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool…

April 14, 2016
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today”

"Don't/Never let yesterday take/use up too much of today" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today" was included…

February 16, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let your fear decide your future”

"Don't/Never let your fear(s) decide your future" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. “Dont let your fear decide your future“ was posted on Twitter by…

February 16, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let your fears decide your future”

"Don't/Never let your fear(s) decide your future" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. “Dont let your fear decide your future“ was posted on Twitter by…

July 9, 2021
Work/Businesses

“Don’t let your printer know you’re in a hurry. They smell fear”

"Don't let your printer know you're in a hurry. They smell fear" (or "Never hint to a printer that you're in a rush. Those bastards smell fear") is a jocular…

June 11, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits”

"Don't limit your challenges. Challenge your limits" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been used in classified advertisements since at…

February 18, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Don’t make excuses for nasty people. You can’t put a flower in an asshole and call it a vase”

"Don't make excuses for nasty people. You can't put a flower in an asshole and call it a vase" is a saying that has been printed on many images.…

April 7, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Don’t mess with success”

"Don't mess with success" is another way of saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." "And I might say you don't mess with success" was cited in…

September 17, 2012
Work/Businesses

“Don’t mourn—organize” (labor slogan)

"Don't mourn -- organize" is a union slogan often said after the death of a union leader. Union worker and songwriter Joe Hill (1879-1915) was sentenced to death for a crime in Utah.…

January 6, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Don’t put all my eggs in one basket? Nice try, basket industry”

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is a proverbial saying from at least the 1600s. The saying means not to risk everything on just one thing, but to spread the risk. It's…

June 2, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Don’t put the key to your happiness in someone else’s pocket”

"Don't/Never put the/your key to happiness in someone else's pocket" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "'Don't put the key to your…

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