Gym Candy
"Gym candy" is a slang name for steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs. The drugs are like "candy" to bodybuilders who frequent gyms. 'Gym candy" has been cited…
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Gym Bunny
A "gym bunny" is someone who spends a lot of time at the gym. A "gym bunny" differs from a "gym rat" in that the gym rat is a dedicated individual to the sport of…
Gym Rat
A "gym rat" is a person who spends a large amount of time at a gym. 'Gym rat" has been cited in print since at least 1963. The early citations of "gym rat" all…
“When you tighten your belt, it’s a recession; when you have no belt, it’s a depression”
What's the difference between a recession, a depression and a panic? This was explained in 1934 and in several newspapers in 1939: "When you tighten you belt, its a recession. When you…
“Proofread carefully to see if you any words out”
"Proofread carefully to see if you any words out" (minus the word "left") is a jocular editing one-liner that has been printed in many newspapers and books. "Check to see…
“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…
International Mafia Federation (International Monetary Fund or IMF nickname)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded in 1944-1945 and seeks to foster international development and sound monetary currencies. Some critics of the IMF maintain that its development…
“Actor: What’s my motivation? / Director: Your salary”
A classic acting joke, told both on Broadway and in Hollywood, has an actor reading a line and asking the director, "What's my motivation?" The director snaps back with a terse…
“Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution”
"Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution" was said by technology writer Clay Shirky at SXSW (South by Southwest, a conference in Austin, TX) in March…
“Bite off more than one can chew” (undertake too much)
"Don't bite off more than you can chew" means that one shouldn't attempt to do more than one is capable of doing. "Don't bite off more than you can chew when you…
“As happy as a clam”
"As happy as a clam" is an American phrase that puzzles many, who ask if and why clams are happy. "He was as happy as a clam" was cited in print in 1833. "I should be happy…
Great Deformation
David Stockman, the Reagan administration's Director of the Office of Management and Budget (1981–1985), announced in 2012 his new book, The Great Deformation: How Crony Capitalism Corrupts…
Fiscal Cliff
A "fiscal cliff" is a point where a government can't pay its bills. The term "fiscal cliff" was used in 1975 to describe New York City's financial crisis. "The…
Welfare-Warfare State (Warfare-Welfare State)
Entry in progress -- B.P. OCLC WorldCat recordThe new left; a collection of essays.Author: Priscilla LongPublisher: Boston, P. Sargent [1969]Series: Extending horizons booksEdition/Format: Book :…
Last Chance Saloon (First and Last Chance Saloon)
"Last Chance Saloon" has been the name of many drinking and eating places in the United States for over 150 years. The First and Last Chance Saloon was opened by Noel Burton in Fort Town…
“Tell the boss what you really think of him — and the truth shall set you free”
"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" is from John 8:32 of the New Testament. However, telling the absolute truth in the workplace is not always the best idea to…
“Holy mackerel!”
"Holy mackerel!" is an expression of surprise that has been cited in print since at least 1867. It has been suggested that the original expression was "Holy Mary," with…
“First-rate people hire first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people”
"First-rate people hire first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people" is a business saying meaning that one should always hire the best people. Leo Rosten (1908-1997), an…
Last Chance Saloon
"Last Chance Saloon" has been the name of many drinking and eating places in the United States for over 150 years. The First and Last Chance Saloon was opened by Noel Burton in Fort Town…
“Like a pork chop at a Bar Mitzvah” (out of place)
The expression "like a pork chop at a Bar Mitzvah" means that something is out of place and unwelcome. A pork chop is not kosher and cannot be served at a Bar Mtizvah. "Going over…