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When Richmond won $50,000.00 on the lottery, he bought a lot of clothes, shoes and gifts for his friends. After 5 months he had spent all of his money, because a fool and his money are easily parted.

A: Congratulations on your promotion!
B: Thank you!
A: Did you get a big pay increase?
B: I did!
A: What will you do with it?
B: I already spent it on a new car! I bought a Porche!
A: A fool and his money are easily parted.

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A fool and his money…..

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Son: I want dad to go skydiving with me.
Mom: Why?
Son: It is fun, and I want him to experience something new.
Mom: Oh, son, a leopard can’t change its spots. Your father has never gone skydiving before. He’s not going to start now!

Wife: Would you like a cup of coffee?
Husband: I only like tea.
Wife: But I like coffee. Couldn’t you just try to like coffee?
Husband: I prefer tea. A leopard can’t change its spots.
Wife: I want a divorce.

From the Blogs:

A leopard can’t change its spots, and neither can an ugly duckling

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You shouldn’t spend so much money on beer and partying, instead you should save up to take a vacation. After all, a penny saved is a penny earned.

A penny saved is a penny earned. It would be a great idea to open a savings account for University.

From the Blogs:

Taste the Goode Life: A penny saved is a penny earned

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3. half-baked idea (noun) an idea that is very unlikely or unrealistic Example...

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Teacher: Do you understand what I’m saying?
Student: No.
Teacher: Why not?
Student: It’s just not very clear. Can you draw me a picture? After all, a picture paints a thousand words.

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A: I can’t wait until I turn 18 and can start driving!
B: Come on, Jimmy. A watched pot never boils.

When Roberta was waiting for her friends to arrive at the airport, they took forever. When she looked down to check her cellphone, her friends were smiling at her. A watched pot never boils.

From the Blogs:

A watched pot does boil (Over)

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A: My boyfriend bought me a diamond ring in Chinatown, and it only cost him $100!

B: Well, all that glitters is not gold. You should get a jeweler to check it to make sure it is real.

Sarah’s new cell phone looks great, but it doesn’t work at all. All that glitters is not gold.

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A: I have been sick 10 times this winter. I can’t believe it!
B: Do you eat lots of Vitamin C?
A: Vitamin what?
B: You know what they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

From the Blogs:

The Art of Food: An Apple a Day

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While we were driving through the Rocky Mountains, we got lost. It became dark and started snowing heavily. We decided to stop in a tiny, dirty Motel at the side of the road. Any port in a storm, I guess.

A: Oh no! The bars have closed and the buses are no longer running! How will we get home
B: We could take a taxi?
A: I don’t have any money.
B: My ex-girlfriend lives downtown, I could call her.
A: I thought you hated her?
B: I do, but any port in a storm!

From the Blogs:

Any port in a storm – Ice Storm

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That man was a criminal a few years ago, and now he’s in jail. As you sow, so you shall reap.

Mary was always kind to everyone. She volunteered, gave money to charity, and helped the homeless. As you sow, so you shall reap. She just won the lottery!

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A: Her new boyfriend is so ugly!
B: Shut up! Beauty is only skin deep! He’s a very kind and friendly guy!

Son: Mom, are looks important?
Mom: No, son. Remember that beauty is only skin deep. Even the ugliest person can be beautiful inside.

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