“The butler did it” (murder mystery drama saying)
"The butler did it" is a clichéd solution to a murder mystery novel or play. The saying has long been associated with American author Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958); her novel The…
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Golden Brown and Delicious (GBD)
"Golden brown and delicious" is a popular description of certain foods as served. "Golden brown and delicious" was said of bacon in 1909. The initials "GBD" have been…
Fartichoke (fart + Jerusalem artichoke)
The Jerusalem artichoke (or sunchoke) has been nicknamed "fartichoke" because, as some suggest, the dietary fiber inulin can't be properly digested and causes an Ex-Lax-like effect…
Shrimp of the Dirt or Shrimp of the Land (cicadas)
Cicadas (insects) invaded many communities in the United States in 2013. Several news stories involved eating cicadas. Isa Betancourt, entomologist with the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel…
“Being late is the same thing as being wrong”
"Being right too early is the same thing as being wrong" is a popular Wall Street saying, as is "being late is the same thing as being wrong." It is very difficult to time the…
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) -- often given as "STEM fields" or "STEM education" -- is a popular acronym for a scientific area of specialization.…
“Buyers are liars and sellers are, too” (real estate saying)
"Buyers are liars and sellers are, too" is an old saying in the real estate industry. "All Buyers Are Liars" was cited in print in 1965; "Buyers are liars and sellers are…
“One bite means a binge”
The book Food for Thought: Daily Meditations for Overeaters (1992; first edition 1980), by Elizabeth L. and published by the Hazelden Foundation, contains a much-cited passage: "One Bite Means…
“If alcohol is a crutch, Jack Daniel’s is a wheelchair”
"If alcohol is a crutch, Jack Daniel's is a wheelchair" was said by American actor and comedian Robin Williams at least by August 1990, when the joke was recorded in a newspaper. The…
Limbaugh Theorem
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh often talked aboutthe "Limbaugh Theorem" in 2013. On Febrayr 13, 2013 ("It Finally Hit Me: Barack Obama Will Never Be Held Responsible…
“Economists are paid to worry”
The economy causes worry among both economists and investors. The difference, as the saying goes, is that "economists are paid to worry." "Economists are paid to worry about the…
Fed Whisperer
Jon Hilsenrath reports on the Federal Reserve for The Wall Street Journal. Because Hilsenrath has many sources within the Federal Reserve, his nickname became the "Fed Whisperer" --…
Garbage Bread
"Garbage bread" is another name for a stromboli; many different ingredients are used and wrapped up in a roll of dough. The term "garbage bread" has been cited in print since at…
New York Filly Triple Tiara
Horseracing's "Triple Tiara" for fillies takes its name after the "Triple Crown" races. The races had been known as the "Filly Triple Crown" since at least 1961.…
“If you want to sell it, crumb it”
"There's an old restaurant saying: if you want to sell it, crumb it" was cited in print in 2009. The saying means that restaurant customers love food coated with breadcrumbs, such as…
“The luckiest horse wins the Derby, the fastest horse the Preakness, the best horse the Belmont”
The United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing starts with the Kentucky Derby (at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky), then goes to the Preakness Stakes (at Pimlico Race Course in…
Mayonegg (mayonnaise + egg)
The food "mayonegg" (mayonnaise + egg) was coined by the television series Arrested Development, in the episode "The One Where They Build a House" (November 14, 2004). One…
Tomatonaise (tomato + mayonnaise)
"Tomatonaise" (tomato + mayonnaise) was popularized by the Food Republic blog post on May 30, 2013, "Tomatonaise Is The Condiment Of The Summer: Chopped ripe tomatoes and mayo make a…
“There is no back row” (online classroom adage)
"There is no back row" is an online classroom adage. In a physical classroom, students can sit in the back row, where they are less likely to have eye contact and be called upon by the…
“Hitters don’t hit home runs—pitchers throw them” (baseball adage)
"Hitters don't hit home runs -- pitchers throw them" is a baseball adage meaning that if a home run is hit, then a pitcher made a mistake with the pitch. Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby…