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A cliché (UK: / ˈ k l iː ʃ eɪ / or US: / k l iː ˈ ʃ eɪ /; French:) is a saying, idea, or element of an artistic work that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning, novelty, or figurative or artistic power, even to the point of now being bland or uninteresting. [1]
Live to fight another day (This saying comes from an English proverbial rhyme, "He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day") Loose lips sink ships; Look before you leap; Love is blind – The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act II, Scene 1 (1591) Love of money is the root of all evil [15] Love makes the world go around
Related: 45 Funny Labor Day Memes To Enjoy on Your Day off From Work 30. "I’ve got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end."
The modern use of the phrase is generally attributed to Fred R. Barnard. Barnard wrote this phrase in the advertising trade journal Printers' Ink, promoting the use of images in advertisements that appeared on the sides of streetcars. [6] The December 8, 1921, issue carries an ad entitled, "One Look is Worth A Thousand Words."
These inspirational Labor Day quotes will have you feeling thankful to live in America and appreciate the value of hard work. 55 Inspiring Labor Day Quotes From MLK Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt and More ...
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"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" is an old proverb that means without time off from work, a person becomes both bored and boring. It is often shortened to "all work and no play". [ 1 ] It was newly popularized after the phrase was featured in the 1980 horror film, The Shining .
30. "I’ve lived the literal meaning of the 'land of the free' and 'home of the brave.' It’s not corny for me. I feel it in my heart. I feel it in my chest."