“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary”
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary" is a saying that dates to at least 1953. The saying means that work leads to success; success doesn't come without…
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“If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm”
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm" is an old sports saying attributed to Green Bay Packers football coach Vince Lombardi (1913-1970) in 1968.…
Origin of “Tar Heel” (North Carolina nickname) - summary
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Tar HeelTar Heel (or Tarheel) is a nickname applied to the state and inhabitants of North Carolina as well as the nickname of the University of North Carolina…
Origin of “Jayhawk” (Kansas nickname) - summary
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: JayhawkerJayhawkers is a term that came to prominence just before the American Civil War in Bleeding Kansas, where it was adopted by militant bands affiliated…
Kakistocracy
"Kakistocracy" is from the Greek kakistos (worst) and means a government by the worst men. The word "kakistocracy" is not found in ancient Greek and was coined as an opposite…
“If stupidity got us into this mess, why can’t it get us out?”
"If stupidity got us into this mess, why can't it get us out?" is a silly saying that doesn't fully make sense -- getting out of a mess is different than getting into one. The…
Ineptocracy (inept + democracy)
"Ineptocracy" (inept + democracy) has been given a popular definition on many websites and images since at least October 2011: Ineptocracy (in-ep-toc’-Ra-cy) - a system of government…
“If you don’t take care of your customers, someone else will”
"If you don't take care of your customers, someone else will" is a business saying that has been popular since at least the 1980s. The origin of the saying is unknown. Management…
“A good big man will beat a good little man” (boxing adage)
"A good big man is better than a good little man" is a boxing adage, popular mostly in the heavyweight division. All other things being equal, the heavier man with the longer reach will…
Wrap (sandwich)
"Wraps" became popularized in California in the mid-1990s, with restaurants such as San Francisco's World Wrapps (trademarked July 10, 1994), The Daily Wrap and Wrap Works. A…
“A winner never quits and a quitter never wins”
"A winner never quits" (or "winners never quit") and "a quitter never wins" (or "quitters never win") are sayings especially popular in sports. "A…
Retail Politics
"Retail politics" means when a politician meets the people directly and appeals for their votes, as opposed to a "wholesale politics" campaign using paid media and meeting…
Three C’s of Credit (Credit reputation, capacity and collateral)
The "Three C's" of creditworthiness have been defined as character (or credit score/reputation), capacity (an income stream, such as a salary) and collateral (assets, such as a house…
“I’m not the manager because I’m always right, but I’m always right because I’m the manager”
California Angels manager Gene Mauch (1925-2005) said in 1985, "I'm not the manager because I'm always right, but I'm always right because I'm the manager." The…
College of Cardinals (Appropriations Committee nickname)
The United States House Committee on Appropriations is one of the most powerful of Congressional committees because of its responsibility of money expenditures. The chairs of its subcommittees have…
“Football is not just a matter of life and death; it’s much more important than that”
"Football is not just a matter of life and death; it's much more important than that" has been credited to Henry Russell "Red" Sanders (1905-1958), the UCLA football coach…
Akaushi Beef (Akaushi Cattle)
"Akaushi" is Japanese meaning "red cow" or "brown cattle," cited in English print since at least 1926. Akaushi cattle are a Wagyū breed, producing richly marbled and…
Malazy (malaise + lazy)
"Malazy" (malaise + lazy) is a word coined by the National Republican Senatorial Committee for a November 2011 political ad. The word "malazy" combines "malaise" --…
“Teaching is a work of heart” (“Nursing is a work of heart”)
"Teaching is a work of heart" (also, "Nursing is a work of heart") is a popular slogan on T-shirts, bumper stickers, posters and other items. Both "Teaching is a work of…
“Catches win matches” (cricket adage)
"Catches win matches" (or "catches make matches") is a popular adage in the game of cricket. "Catches win matches" has been cited in print since at least 1953.…