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The genesis of the phrase is (unofficially) credited to a national advertising "jingle" used throughout the 1960s and 1970s by the former Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. Wherever wheels are rolling,
No matter what the load,
The name that's known is Firestone
Where the rubber meets the roads Given that Firestone kept it running for nearly 20 years, a generation of Americans became well acquainted with the tune. At some point - the exact date of which is still to be determined, the phrase "where the rubber meets the road" became part of our lexicon.
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What is a synonym for rubber hits the road?
As "rubber hits the road" has been written to signify multiple concepts (#1-4, below), there are a number of expressions which are arguably synonyms within each category: 1. The Implementation: * when theory is put into practice/action * when ideas become reality * when plans and convictions become actions * when the petal hits the metal * when things start moving * at the launch (execution) * when you put something to work 2. The Practical: * where you venture beyond goals and focus on objectives and measurement * does it work? did we get results * where we find out what happens * where we go from "talking the talk" to "walking the walk" * bringing conversation around to result 3. The Significance of the Moment * when it comes down to it * when it gets serious * the moment of truth * the heart of the matter * the most important point for something * where we separate the women from the girls (feel free to substitute "the kids from the adults", "the winners from the losers", or "those that can from those that do"). 4. The Practitioner * by whom the work is actually done (workers who take direction from executives) * the work itself For more on "Rubber Hits The Road", visit http://offrubberroad.wordpress.com/2009/01/04/origin-of-rubber-hits-the-road/.
What is the origin of the idiom ' Hit the Road'?
Origin: Unless you can fly, something must be in contact with the road when moving on it - the rubber on the tires, the soles of the shoes, the hooves of the horse. So, when you start out on a journey overland, you are hitting the road.
How does the word detour originate?
A detour is when a main road is closed and a temporary path must be taken instead. The word originates from the Old French word destor.
Is rubber an adjective?
Yes, it can be an adjective. Things made from the material (rubber) can use the adjective rubber (made of rubber), e.g. a rubber band.There is also an adjective rubbery, meaning with the feel or qualities of rubber.
How would you put originate in a sentence?
they originate from china
What is the more common phrase Rubber meets the road or Rubber hits the road?
The more common phrase is "the rubber hits the road." This expression is often used to indicate the point at which a theory or idea is tested in practice. It emphasizes the transition from planning to action, highlighting the moment when practical application occurs.
What are the lyrics to the Firestone jingle where the rubber hits the road?
Wherever wheels are rolling,No matter what the load,The name that's known is FirestoneWhere the rubber meets the road
Where does the term rich originate?
from richmond road
What does when or where the rubber meets the road mean?
This idiom originated from racing - when the rubber hits the road is when the automobile starts moving forward.It means: "when you get to the action", or "when you get busy", "when it gets serious", or it might mean something like "the last word or final outcome of something"... something along those lines, depending on context.
Why does Paris metro use rubber tires?
rubber has good grip on road and more over good control on road and while on rubber tyres it's has less jerk convinent journey.
What does Put the rubber on the road mean?
It means to actually start whatever it is you're about to begin. "Rubber" refers to your vehicle's tires -- if you put the rubber onto the road, you are rolling your vehicle along the highway and moving along.
Where did this originate One for the money two for the road?
Elvis' song
If rubber from worn out tires is left on the road shouldn't you be standing hip deep in rubber by now?
Tire rubber is mostly left behind as fine particles - rubber dust, if you will. This rubber dust doesn't just sit on the road; it is blown off by wind or washed of by rain, and it ends up in the environment. >>M.T.<<
When tires wear down they lose rubber from the tread surface - where did the missing rubber go?
It is left on the road as you travel
How does tire tread increase friction between tire and road?
tires are made of rubber and rubber can cause friction
What company used where the rubber meets the road in its ads?
Firestone.
When was The Genius Hits the Road created?
The Genius Hits the Road was created in 1960-09.
