Utilizing maximum strength. "Burhurmph" is onomatopoetic, representing the strained grunting sound one would make while utilizing his or her maximum strength in lifting, moving, defecating, etc. Warning: overuse of full burhurmph power can result in a hernia.
"Damn, this dresser is heavy. It won't budge! Looks like I'm gonna have to use Full Burhurmph Power. Here I go...burHURRRRRRRRRRMPH!
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In Pop Culture: A phrase adopted by dissidents who've chosen a non-violent approach by using truth to oppose perceived acts of oppression by the government.
Note: The phrase is sometimes misappropriated by some groups with irrational fears.
Historically: The best argument so far is that the phrase spoken using these exact words is attributed to pamphlet called "Speak Truth to Power: a Quaker Search for an Alternative to Violence", published in 1955. Older phrases similar in nature with practicality the same meaning dated back much earlier.
Note: The phrase is sometimes misappropriated by some groups with irrational fears.
Historically: The best argument so far is that the phrase spoken using these exact words is attributed to pamphlet called "Speak Truth to Power: a Quaker Search for an Alternative to Violence", published in 1955. Older phrases similar in nature with practicality the same meaning dated back much earlier.
I will always speak truth to power when the government tries to oppress my Constitutional freedom to <fill in the blank>.
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