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Yes, one definition of Aphorism is "a statement of principle" making "drill baby drill" used in the 2008 Republican Campaign an aphorism. An aphorism is an original thought, spoken or written in a laconic (concise) and memorable form. (Wiki)
"Drill baby drill" is an oil field term stating the order of business in the oil industry, "drill first then ask questions later" is a good parallel expressing the 'Manifest Destiny" that oil companies lobby in Washington.
It is easy then to see how it became a slogan during the 2008 Republican Campaign.
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What is the purpose of aphorism?
An aphorism is a short original phrase that states a truth. The purpose of an aphorism is to concisely state something, and is sometimes intended to be amusing.
Sentence using aphorism?
A sentence using aphorism: My favorite aphorism is "It's a small world." Something that is short and says something true...
How can you use the word aphorism in a sentence?
Aphorism is the way of expressing general truth. This is an example sentence using aphorism.
How is Southwest Asia oil obtained?
In the words of the infamous Sarah Palin "Drill, baby, drill"! -EJS
How can you use aphorism in a sentence?
Example : "Too many cooks spoil the broth" is a well-known aphorism. Example : It proves the old aphorism that if something looks too good to be true then it probably is."
Where was the seed drill first invented?
The U.S.A Baby
A concise saying states a basic truth in a thoughtful way is a metaphor quotation Almanack aphorism?
aphorism
Can you give me a sentence with aphorism?
The woman's favorite aphorism was "Life is short,".
Can you make a sentence using the word aphorism?
an aphorism is a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation
What does the word Aphorism mean?
An aphorism is a short pithy comment, no more than a sentence long.
What part of speech is aphorism?
An aphorism is a noun. It refers to a concise, cleverly worded statement that expresses a truth or observation about life.
What is the adjective form of the aphorism?
aphorismatic
