“Crimes conceived in hell don’t have angels as witnesses”
"Crimes conceived in hell don't have angels as witnesses" is a saying often used in criminal law. To prosecute criminals, district attorneys often have to use witnesses who are…
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“Military chaplains bring God to soldiers and soldiers to God”
"Military chaplains bring God to soldiers and soldiers to God" is a popular saying among chaplains. "Bring God to soldiers and soldiers to God" was cited in Military…
“A bet against a champion is a bad bet”
"A bet against a champion is a bad bet" is an old saying that has long been popular with gamblers. "It is a foolish thing to bet against a champion" was cited in print in 1913.…
Popcorn Tea
Genmaicha ("brown rice tea" in Japanese) contains toasted glutinous rice; some grains explode like popcorn when the tea is made. The genmaicha nickname of "popcorn tea" has been…
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head”
One of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower's (1890-1969) most famous statements on leadership comes exclusively from a book by his former speechwriter -- The Ordeal of Power; A Political…
TBOTFG (The Balls On This Fucking Guy)
"TBOTFG" ("The Balls On That/This Fucking Guy") was used by the conservative blog Ace of Spades HQ on May 3, 2013, in the blog post "TBOTFG: Obama Blames Mexican Gun…
Pig Pickin’ Cake
"Pig Pickin's Cake" has been cited in print since at least March 1975, when The Robesonian (Lumberton, NC) stated, "The hostesses served 'pig-picking' cake, so named…
Tipsy Palmer or Tipsy Arnold Palmer (cocktail)
An "Arnold Palmer" drink combines lemonade and iced tea. A "Tipsy Palmer" (or "Tipsy Arnold Palmer") adds vodka or bourbon. "Tipsy Palmer" has been cited…
Eggocado or Eggvocado (baked egg in avocado)
"Eggocado" or "eggvocado" (egg + avocado) is a baked egg inside an avocado. Recipes for the dish have been cited since at least January 2012 and have appeared on Tumblr and…
Canarsien (inhabitant of Canarsie, Brooklyn)
"Canarsien” is the name of an inhabitant of Canarsie, in the borough of Brooklyn. The name “Canarsien” has been cited in print since at least 1936. The Canarsie Courier newspaper uses…
Bushwickian (inhabitant of Bushwick, Brooklyn)
"Bushwickian” is the name of an inhabitant of Bushwick, in the borough of Brooklyn. The name “Bushwickian” has been cited in print since at least 1909. An inhabitant of Bushwick is also…
Bushwicker (inhabitant of Bushwick, Brooklyn)
"Bushwicker” is the name of an inhabitant of Bushwick, in the borough of Brooklyn. The name “Bushwicker” has been cited in print since at least 1929. An inhabitant of Bushwick is also…
Ridgite (inhabitant of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn)
"Ridgite” is the name of an inhabitant of Bay Ridge, in the borough of Brooklyn. The name “Ridgite” has been cited in print since at least 1893. The full name of "Bay Ridgite"…
Macro Tourist
"Macro tourist" was defined by the blog Business Insider on APril 4, 2013: "Note: The term 'macro tourist' refers to someone who is not a traditional macro expert stepping…
“God bless West, Texas” (West, Texas slogan)
The city of West, Texas, had an explosion at the West Fertilizer Plant on April 17, 2013; at least 15 people died and 200 were injured. The slogan "God bless West" was printed on many…
LINO (Latino In Name Only)
LINO (Latino In Name Only) is a spinoff term from the earlier RINO (Republican In Name Only). "RINO" has been cited in print from at least 1992. "LINO" has been cited in print…
330 Ramp Capital
The blog Zero Hedge, on April 8, 2013, published "Invest In '3:30 PM Ramp Capital LP' For 26.6% Annualized Outperformance." The New York Stock Exchange closes at 4 p.m.; at 3:30…
Fedapalooza (Federal Reserve + lollapalooza)
"Fedapalooza" or "fed-a-palooza" (Federal Reserve + lollapalooza) is a term used for when the Federal Reserve (or just comments from its chairman) announces its policy on…
High-rise
A "high-rise" is a tall building. "High-rise developments" (apartment buildings in public housing) was cited in December 1951 in a Chicago publication.…
ABC (“Anyone But the Cowboys”)
The Dallas Cowboys football team has plenty of fans, but also plenty of people who like to root against the team. The "ABC" nickname -- "Anybody But the Cowboys" or "Anyone…