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When the going gets tough, the tough get going; When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash; when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak; When you have seen one, you have seen them all; What is learnt in the cradle lasts to the tombs; What the eye does not see, the heart does not grieve over
These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.
The word "pressed" connotes a certain weight put on someone. It could mean being upset or stressed to the point that something lives in your mind "rent-free," as Black Twitter might say. Or, in ...
An idiom is a common word or phrase with a figurative, non-literal meaning that is understood culturally and differs from what its composite words' denotations would suggest; i.e. the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words (although some idioms do retain their literal meanings – see the example "kick the bucket" below).
Here are 10 common sayings that for one reason or another aren't very accurate. Just because a phrase is used often, that doesn't mean it's true or even apropos. Here are 10 common sayings that ...
Happy back to school! Parents, teachers and students, find funny and motivational back-to-school quotes about education, learning and working with others.
“The world only exists in your eyes. You can make it as big or as small as you want.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk ...
St Cake's School is an imaginary public school, run by Mr R. J. Kipling (BA, Leicester). The headmaster's name is part of the joke regarding the name "St Cake's", in reference to Mr Kipling cakes. Articles featuring the school parody the "Court and Social" columns of The Times and The Daily Telegraph , and the traditions and customs of the ...