Catchphrases are as common today as parachute pants were in the 80’s. The range of catchphrases still in use come from the days of old when men on porches made profound observations to the two year old that mashed up a string of adult words to the iconic superhero comic book blurb. I like to share randomly my favorites for your reading pleasure…. Catch This!

“Bark up the wrong tree…”

Hunting dogs often chase animals up trees, only to have the animal jump to a branch on another tree to try to escape. If the dog misses this happening, it would then be barking up the wrong tree.

So, logically humans are so often inattentive, most are…
Barking Up The Wrong Tree

“Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!”

Usually stated after receiving your package from Wish.com. You ordered a beautiful embroidery bag which is actually a Wal-Mart bag with string strung through tiny holes. Quote taken from Firefly.

“Take it with a grain of salt…“

Food is easier to swallow with a small amount of salt, and this evolved into taking news, mainly that you are wrong or being an ass, with a grain of salt to make it more palatable to receive.