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  Catch phrase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A catch phrase is a phrase or expression that is spontaneously popularized after a critical amount of widespread repeated usage in everyday conversation (i.e., it "catches" on).
The term "Manifest Destiny", for example, was a catch phrase of the mid-nineteenth century, coined by journalist John O'Sullivan in an editorial in 1845.
In the professional wrestling arena, catch phrases are often essential to a wrestler’s gimmick.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Catch_phrase   (649 words)

  
 List of catch phrases - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phrases not meeting this criteria should be put on the list of signature phrases page.
The phrase is now often used by sportscasters during their commentaries to refer to baseballs that have been hit out of the stadium (and will never be seen again).
Generally invoked as a catch phrase when someone is feeling out of his or her element, in a place very different from home.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_catch_phrases   (9366 words)

  
 Heating and air conditioning catch phrases.
List of Heating and Air conditioning catch phrases.
This page is dedicated to phrases that we use or others use to describe problems with our heating and air conditioning equipment or other systems.
When someone has to resort to phrases like this then you know that they are most likely "up to no good" (another one).
toad.net /~jsmeenen/phrase.html   (836 words)

  
 Everything about Common Phrases In Different Languages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
:For other specific lists of common phrases, see Common phrases (disambiguation) This is a list of common phrases in various languages, for a general overview of ten to fifteen basic phrases in all of the major world languages, and certain interesting minor ones.
See also: List of Islamic terms in Arabic Note that this is relevant only to Modern Standard Arabic and not to the colloquial forms of Arabic spoken in daily life, which vary from place to place.
List of Germanic and Latinate equivalents In everyday speech the majority of words will normally be Germanic.
wikimiki.org /en/Common+phrases+in+different+languages   (9431 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Turkish/List of Phrases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
List of French phrases used by English speakers
List of Puerto Rican phrases, words and slangs
List of titles of works based on Shakespearean phrases
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Turkish/List_of_Phrases   (120 words)

  
 Catch-22 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As generalized from its specific in the book, described below, the phrase "Catch 22" has come into common use to mean a double bind of any type.
Within the book, "catch-22" is introduced as a military rule, the self-contradictory, circular logic of which, for example, prevents anyone from avoiding combat missions.
There was only one catch and that was Catch-22, which specified that a concern for one's safety in the face of dangers that were real and immediate was the process of a rational mind.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Catch-22   (900 words)

  
 WouldYouBelieve.com - Catchphrases
That's why it's called a catch phrase, it "catches on." There are several phrases used in the show that don't meet the above criteria, such as "that's the second....I've ever seen" and "if you don't mind 99".
This phrase really caught on when late in 1965 one of the Gemini astronauts used it when he made a mistake.
Obviously, this phrase was used when someone, usually Max, was just a little bit off in his aim, guess, or goal.
www.wouldyoubelieve.com /phrases.html   (957 words)

  
 Buzz Words and Catch Phrases
Still listed by State Department as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Article 5 of the NATO Charter says, "An armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all." NATO unanimously invoked this principle in voting to support U.S. response to the Sept. 11 attack.
Listed by State Department as a state sponsor of terrorism.
www.notrain-nogain.org /Train/Res/Report/glos.asp   (6462 words)

  
 The SportsCenter Altar / Catch Phrases
The catch phrases are the toast of SportsCenter, and this site is primarly devoted to cataloguing and referencing them all.
If you would like to submit a new phrase or modification to an existing one, please use the handy form accesible from the Submit button on the left.
In the event that the database is not functioning, you can still view a static list of phrases.
www.sportscenteraltar.com /phrases   (149 words)

  
 Some ideas on social networking and web of trust | CivicSpace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Th community list is integrated with our forums and is the perfect place to ask questions, offer ideas or get involved with CivicSpace.
The word list should simply be a list of progressive words to replace phrases like the war on terror with the war on terrorism.
Also by adding a highlight feature, really good phrases can be highlighted, rated, and saved onto a list of good catch phrases which can later be ranked.
civicspacelabs.org /home/node/6262   (456 words)

  
 Paul's Epistles
Write a list of catch phrases from this letter that you believe someone who is biblically literate should know.
List the names of the women mentioned in Paul's greeting and their titles or activities.
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
www.goshen.edu /~joannab/Bible/readings/Paul'sEpistles.html   (4276 words)

  
 Catch phrases
Other phrases that appeal to the knowledge seeker are designed to show them that they will find knowledge if they look where you are guiding them.
In these cases, use action phrases that illustrate what is to be gained by the opportunity.
Catch words or phrases are what get that job done.
www.novasoft-inc.com /articles/catch-phrases.asp   (738 words)

  
 How Many Catch Phrases Do You Know?
Playing catch phrase can be a great game for a party, or just a small get-together with friends or family.
The junior game is played just like the adult's game, but with catch phrases that age group would know better than in the adult's game.
There are some varieties of catch phrase online that you can play, but they vary slightly from Hasbro's original catch phrase games, so it's a little more difficult to locate them online, as they will have a different name for the game.
www.dating.tc /howmanycatchphrasesdoyouknow.html   (743 words)

  
 Issue Eight
Something that isn't as popular as in the past is the use of catch phrases.
But just like these heroes, catch phrases are a thing of the past.
So for fun, I put up a list of catch phrases and it is up to you to see if you can name the hero they go with.
www.tomheroes.com /justnewsprint/justnews08.htm   (2609 words)

  
 In The 80s - Catch Phrases of the Eighties
A catch phrase is usually a phrase associated with a character on a TV program or a commercial.
This was "Mean Gene's" catch phrase for when all Hell broke loose in the ring.
There is some confusion as to what a "catch phrase" is. A catch phrase is an expression used primarily by one character, frequently.
www.inthe80s.com /phrases.shtml   (2832 words)

  
 LancasterOnline.com: Yoi! Steelers games won't sound the same without beloved Cope
His quick wit and quirky phrases, including "Yoi!" — his version of "Wow!" — added to his popularity, as did his 1976 invention of the Terrible Towel.
The bright yellow good-luck charm is still twirled by the thousands at Steelers games and has generated millions of dollars in revenue, much of which went to charity.
Prince, best known for his garish sports coats and laundry list of catch phrases, was the only Pittsburgh sports announcer whose prominence ever approached Cope's.
ap.lancasteronline.com /4/fbn_steelers_cope_retires   (687 words)

  
 Foreign Words and Phrases
Foreign words and phrases should be set in italics (or underlined if written in longhand) if their meanings are likely to be unknown to the reader.
In this list, all foreign words have been italicized for the sake of emphasis.
The use of the word "terrorist" in this context was not intended for use by the author or the editors.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0001619.html   (1486 words)

  
 The SportsCenter Altar / Phrase Listing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This phrase is used when a White Sox player hits a home run.
This phrase is used by Hawk when a White Sox hitter is down 0-2 or 1-2 in the count.
I have been listing to Hawk since he hit town, after the obnoxious H. Carey thankfully went to the Cubs, and I have never heard him use the word "pee" on the air.
www.sportscenteraltar.com /phrases/usage.asp?ID=41   (2485 words)

  
 Poems at the Poetry Free-for-all - Why is this a good poem?
This is a programatic list of catch phrases and titles.
I believe this list represents the life story of the poet's father, and then of the poet growing up under that father.
Because all the phrases are familiar--clichés really--the reading comes in a rush, almost a rhythm.
www.everypoet.org /pffa/showthread.php?t=36212   (664 words)

  
 LPC: /std/object.c
Using any kind of standard object usually insures that this one is inherited as well, since they already make use of it.
In reality that is nothing but a list of objects that are said to be held inside the object owning the list.
A list of catch-phrases linked to functions that the object makes available to other so called living objects in the game either in the environment or inventory of itself.
genesis.tekno.chalmers.se /lpc/lpc_74.html   (361 words)

  
 Two-Part Phrasal Verbs (Idioms)
In addition, some phrases are intransitive, meaning they cannot take a direct object.
In most cases the phrases must simply be memorized.
Below is a partial list of each kind of phrase.
owl.english.purdue.edu /handouts/esl/eslphrasal.html   (1173 words)

  
 u l t r a m i c r o s c o p i c
an odd choice for a marketing catch phrase, i doubt many of their shoppers can decipher the meaning of "broadline closeout retailer".
i emailed Big Lots a few catch phrases that might be a little more effective; "for the discriminating shopper unsatisfied with dollar general", "more crap than you can shake a stick at" and finally "our low, low prices are indicators of quality".
perhaps i should add "gifts for the people you hate" to the list of potential catch phrases.
www.ultramicroscopic.com /archives/000693.html   (739 words)

  
 Words and Phrases that Trigger Some Spam Filters
I built this list of some 250 words and phrases from two spam filter lists.
Most spam filters work on a point system, so that the occurrence of just one "spam phrase" probably won't trigger rejection -- except some which the filter considers notorious.
Content, graphics, and HTML code are protected by US and International Copyright Laws, and may not be copied, reprinted, published, translated, hosted, or otherwise distributed by any means without explicit permission.
www.wilsonweb.com /wmt8/spamfilter_phrases.htm   (201 words)

  
 Diary of a Die Hard Fan - Thoughts and musings from a guy in Section 133.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In fact, when you move into the state of Arizona, you are given a list of catch phrases that you use whenever someone mentions the hot summers that we have.
At the top of this list is the famous line, "but it's a dry heat." My oven is a dry heat too but I don't go around sticking my head in it.
Anyway, the one part of this climate that I am still not used to is the rain.
www.nowhitting.com /diehard000817.html   (481 words)

  
 Why do the Dems have all the good catch phrases? - Sean Hannity Discussion
I am appealing to the editors of newpapers to please come up with some more descriptive phrases when refering to Republicans.
The powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution, are reserved to the States respectively.
They are just as prone to legislate from the bunch as liberal jurists.
www.hannity.com /forum/showthread.php?t=9910   (985 words)

  
 MST3K Reference
The sheets contained inside are: A list of episodes for seasons 1 and 2, e.g.
Alternatively, you might want to try sending mail to someone else on the mailing list (check the "From:" lines) who has commented on the particular show you want -- they probably have the tape.
It's an electronic newsletter that started in the late summer of 1991 to provide a way for fans of the show to communicate with each other.
mst3k.booyaka.com /lists/mst3k-FAQ-1.shtml   (2932 words)

  
 Look At This...: Languages and Words 2
For a list of the most popular names for a particular year of birth (any year after 1879), enter the year and the length of the popularity list.
List of slang used in hip hop music
Plus, we’ll give the men some comeback lines that ensure they are coming back in no time.
seehere.blogspot.com /2006/02/languages-and-words-2.html   (285 words)

  
 TOJOMA: Volume 1, Issue 14
caused an expansion of the main mailing list.
Thank you to all those who have made the drive a success.
As you read through this list find the ones that apply to
members.aol.com /tojoma538/archive/1.14.html   (605 words)

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