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This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope. These are not merely catchy sayings.
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.
"I like Ike", campaign slogan for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. [8] The wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy - said by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Omar Bradley to the U.S. Senate in opposition to extending the Korean War into China.
Image credits: Wichella #8. Can only remember a moment in personal history. I was the last generation in my country to do mandatory military service. And apparently my generation is particularly lazy.
The following is a partial list of linguistic example sentences illustrating various ... There is no convincing evidence that Churchill said ... like man 'yōgana ...
"Get to the back of the ship!" Tom said sternly. "I forgot what I needed at the store," Tom said listlessly. "I'd like my money back, and then some," said Tom with interest. "I dropped my toothpaste," Tom said, crestfallen. (a reference to Crest toothpaste) "I love hot dogs," said Tom with relish. "Another martini would be fine," said Tom dryly.
I love the smell of napalm in the morning. It smells like victory. [1] I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like victory.
Elton John's gift may be his song, but that doesn't mean he loves them all.. During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the 77-year-old musician spoke about ...