“A mile wide and an inch deep”
The Platte River in the Midwestern United States was named after the French word "platte" (meaning "flat"). In April 1889, humorist Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye (1850-1896)…
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“A Milky Way is just a female Snickers”
Snickers and Milky Way are candy bars that have been frequently compared. "A Milky Way is a female Snickers. No nuts. -- Kendyl. Check it" was posted on Twitter by Laurel Burgam on April…
“A million guys walk into a Silicon Valley bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Silicon Valley version is: "A million guys/people walk into a Silicon Valley bar. No…
“A million guys walk into a Silicon Valley bar…” (tech joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Silicon Valley version is: "A million guys/people walk into a Silicon Valley bar. No…
“A million kids want to clean up earth. A million parents want them to start with their rooms”
"A million kids want to clean up the Earth. A million parents would love it if it started with their bedroom.-Paul L." was posted on Facebook by Paul Lanhart on September 21. 2019. The…
“A million kids want to clean up the Earth. A million parents want it started with their bedrooms”
"A million kids want to clean up the Earth. A million parents would love it if it started with their bedroom.-Paul L." was posted on Facebook by Paul Lanhart on September 21. 2019. The…
“A mimosa is just a socially acceptable breakfast screwdriver”
A mimosa cocktail (orange juice and champagne) can be served at breakfast, while a screwdriver cocktail (orange juice and vodka) usually is not. "'Mimosa' is just a classy way of…
“A minimalist walks into a bar” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." a minimalist version is simply: "A minimalist walks into a bar." "A…
“A Möbius strip walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A Möbius strip version is: "A mobius strip walks into a bar looking pretty sad.…
“A model railroad is never finished” (adage)
"A model railroad/railway never finished" is a saying in the hobby of model railroading. There is always something to add or to remove or to modify. "The section gang always needs…
“A model railway is never finished” (adage)
"A model railroad/railway never finished" is a saying in the hobby of model railroading. There is always something to add or to remove or to modify. "The section gang always needs…
“A modern bar mitzvah is more ‘bar’ than ‘mitzvah’”
A Bar Mitzvah is a Jewish coming of age ceremony. In the United States, the religious part is often followed by a big party (that includes a bar). The joke that the modern Bar Mitzvah is "more…
“A mole walks into a bar…” (bar joke)
"A guy walks into a bar..." is a typical form of what has been called the "bar joke." A science joke is: "A mole walks into a bar. The bartender says 'Sorry, we…
“A moment on the lips, forever on the hips”
"A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips" is an old dieters' saying. There are several lips/hips variations, such as "a second on the lips," "a minute on the…
“A month does not a trend make”
Entry in progress -- B.P. 9 October 1984, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, "Some casinos tightening their belts as revenues sag," pg. A1:Roffman added, "A month does not a trend…
“A morning without coffee is like sleep”
An advertisement that ran in the 1970s told people that "A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine." What is a morning without coffee? "A morning without coffee is…
“A mother gave birth during flight. The baby was airborne”
The word "airborne" has had some born-on-an-airplane "air born" puns. "My doctor friend helped deliver a baby during a flight, it's safe to say the baby was…
“A mother holds her children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever”
"A mother holds her children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever" (or "Mothers hold their children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever") is a…
“A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people…”
A popular Mother's Day saying is: "A mother is a person who sees there are only four pieces of pie for five people and says she doesn't care for pie." The saying was published…
“A motion to adjourn is always in order”
A motion to adjourn is almost always in order, with an exception being when a vote is in progress. The motion is not debatable and is not subject to amendment. "The motion to adjourn is always…