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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.
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 depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is", said by Bill Clinton [31] during a grand jury testimony related to the Lewinsky scandal, with regard to the truthfulness of his statement that "there is not a sexual relationship, an improper sexual relationship or any other kind of improper relationship".
Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...
The Missouri regulations, issued by Ashcroft's office, infringed on the free speech rights of investment professionals and are preempted by federal law, the court ruling said.
Some sayings from sacred books also become proverbs, even if they were not obviously proverbs in the original passage of the sacred book. [325] For example, many quote "Be sure your sin will find you out" as a proverb from the Bible, but there is no evidence it was proverbial in its original usage (Numbers 32:23).
The board overseeing Missouri’s largest state employee pension fund voted Tuesday to sell most of its investments in ... Selling the publicly traded stocks will mean a loss of about $1.3 million ...
Bailey rescinded the rule after the Missouri General Assembly passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. The attorney general’s rule would have also applied to adults.