A trite popular saying, or proverb. (Figurative and colloquial.) So called because it makes its way into a wooden head. Following are examples of old saws fitted with new teeth.
actually, adv. Perhaps; possibly. - Ambrose Bierce
actually, adv. Perhaps; possibly.
- Ambrose Bierce
Responsibility, n. A detachable burden easily shifted to the shoulders of God, Fate, Fortune, Luck or one's neighbor. In the days of astrology it was… - Ambrose Bierce
Responsibility, n. A detachable burden easily shifted to the shoulders of God, Fate, Fortune, Luck or one's neighbor. In the days of astrology it was…
What is worth doing is worth the trouble of asking somebody to do it. - Ambrose Bierce
What is worth doing is worth the trouble of asking somebody to do it.
There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know. - Ambrose Bierce
There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know.
Dawn: When men of reason go to bed. - Ambrose Bierce
Dawn: When men of reason go to bed.
Democracy is four wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. - Ambrose Bierce
Democracy is four wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Idiot, n. A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling. - Ambrose Bierce
Idiot, n. A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling.
Custard: A detestable substance produced by a malevolent conspiracy of the hen, the cow, and the cook. - Ambrose Bierce
Custard: A detestable substance produced by a malevolent conspiracy of the hen, the cow, and the cook.
A revolution is a violent change of mismanagement. - Ambrose Bierce
A revolution is a violent change of mismanagement.
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