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Notable catchphrases from American television shows Catchphrase Character Series First appearance Notes "Aaay! Fonzie: Happy Days: 1974 [49] [50] [51]"And that's the way it is. ...
The only way to understand a woman is to love her; The old wooden spoon beats me down; The only way to find a friend is to be one; The pen is mightier than the sword; The pot calling the kettle black; The proof of the pudding is in the eating; The rich get richer and the poor get poorer; The road to Hell is paved with good intentions
The adjective retarded is used in the same way, for something very foolish or stupid. [2] [3] The word is sometimes censored and referred to as the euphemistic "r‑word" or "r‑slur". [4] Retard was previously used as a medical term.
Nothing explains exactly what we want to say in a more confusing, nonsensical way than good old slang words. ... There are two uses related to the origins of the saying. In 1839, Charles Dickens ...
There's a famous saying: "There is no such thing as a stupid question."Even astrophysicist Carl Sagan thought that "every question is a cry to understand the world." Yet the questions that the ...
Dumb: Especially when preceded by "the" [17] [22] Dummy and dumb Used of people with mental disabilities, or more generally people perceived as stupid or ignorant. Once used to describe people incapable of speaking, suggestive of an insulting mannequin-like or ventriloquist's dummy-like appearance. [33] [34] Dwarf [10]
3. They Rely So Much on Convenience. In many countries, the American love for fast food and drive-thrus is seen as symptomatic of a broader cultural expectation for immediate gratification.
Extremely good, excellent. Also used to describe good food. Originated from African-American vernacular for good food. Though not related, it has also been used as a derogatory term for ejaculation. [29] bussy Portmanteau of "boy" and "pussy" (slang for the vagina). Effectively a man's anus. (See also: -ussy) [30]