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Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.
An adage is a short, but memorable saying, which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people, or it has gained some credibility through its long use. Contents Top
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.
It doesn’t have any funny messages, so it actually makes it believable that you accidentally gave out the wrong number or the other person saved it incorrectly. 15. Test Call Gone Wrong: 914-737 ...
Broad term for a man or woman, sometimes indicating "unusual," behavior e.g. "what a funny old bird" [8] biscuit Pettable flapper [31] bit Prison sentence [35] black hats Bad person, especially a villain or criminal in a movie, novel, or play; Heavy in a movie e.g. The Black hats show up at the mansion [36] blaah No good [8] blind 1.
This list of eponymous laws provides links to articles on laws, principles, adages, and other succinct observations or predictions named after a person. In some cases the person named has coined the law – such as Parkinson's law .
205 Funny Names That Are Simply Hilarious. 1. Marsha Mellow 2. Chip Munk 3. Neil Down 4. Paige Turner 5. Anita Bath 6. Art Major 7. Story Teller 8. Al O’Vera 9. Cliff Hanger 10. Clair Annette 11 ...
Like teaching an old man a new language (Can't teach an old dog new tricks) A living corpse; Many hands make light work; Many parasangs ahead (Miles ahead) More haste, less speed; A necessary evil; Necessity is the mother of invention; Neither fish nor flesh; Neither with bad things nor without them (Women: can't live with 'em, can't live ...