Do you want to win the argument, or make a difference

So much of our current social and political discourse is based on proving the other wrong i.e. winning the argument. We don't demonstrate enough empathy to understand where the "other" is coming from and the merits of their point. A black and white world is a construct of our own imagination and our desire to imprint our views on to others. It ignores the beauty that the synthesis or fusion of diverse ideas enables.

John had made a life out of proving people wrong. He took pride in being able to argue against any position and win. He was a talk show host. One night when he was grilling a guest who was making a point around having improved gun controls in place. John, barely let she finish her sentences, was adversarial and was not listening. At the end of the segment the guest said; "John, do you want to win the argument, or make a difference".

by Yusuf Wazirzada May 7, 2019

Words don't win a horse race

This is an old New England saying, specifically originating during the heyday of Rockingham Park Racetrack in Salem, New Hampshire. You might say this when someone is all talk and no action or saying something they can't back up.

Asenath: I can cross-stitch so much better than you!
Ivory (who is a sought-after bride because of her cross-stitch skills): Words don't win a horse race.

by Herodotus Greenleaf October 12, 2020

pay-to-win

Buying something that gives a big advantage over others.

Hello! I just bought this mega huge gun for 500000 pounds!
Did you just pay-to-win that?

by SubIeveI February 17, 2023

Minute to win it

When you don't have much time to masturbate, and if you don't finish really quickly you'll definitely get caught, but you do it anyway.

"Alright it's 6:58; I don't have much time before my parents wake up, but I'm super horny. Looks like I have a minute to win it.

by heyitsfranklin69 November 9, 2015

Hossa Win

(Back Story)After losing in the Stanley Cup finals 2 years in a row, 3rd time was the charm. In the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, Marian Hossa was finally a champion. Opposite of Hossa Fail. Synonym to vindicate. To redeem yourself and prove others wrong.

-"That girl had a reputation of being really ugly, until she put on make up. Then it was a Hossa win."

- I have the best kill/death ratio on Modern Warfare 2 = win.

- I had the best kill/death ratio on Modern Warfare 2 until I broke my thumbs. Everyone thought I sucked. Then I was the best again and proved them wrong = Hossa win.

by Pensfan44 July 7, 2010

You win a few, lose a lot

A more serious incarnation of the commonly used phrase "you win some, you lose some". "You win a few, lose a lot" is meant to express the feelings of constantly losing or being screwed over despite trying your best.

Guy 1:"Hey man what did you end up getting in your math class?"

Guy 2: "I bombed the final and got a D in the class."

Guy 1: "Damn well are you still going out with that girl you met a few weeks ago?"

Guy 2: "No she ended up going back to her ex. It's like they say you win a few, lose a lot."

by Jonan2012 December 25, 2011

Casey Anthony Win

To win an obviously guilty verdict and basically get away with murder.

Friend:Hey, whatever happened with that asshole that jumped on your back?

Victim:Oh that guy? We are going to court soon. Hes gonna need a Casey Anthony Win to get away with that one!

by StevePerryDidIt July 7, 2011