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Classic TV Quotes That Became Part of Our Everyday Expressions

Classic TV Quotes That Became Part of Our Everyday Expressions

Timeless TV Phrases That Have Become Part of Our Daily Vocabulary

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How do you do, fellow kids?

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Phrasing!

Courtesy of FX Network

I've made a huge mistake

Courtesy of Fox Network

I am the danger.

Courtesy of American Movie Classics

I'd like your $8-est bottle of wine, please

Courtesy of Fox Network

Norm!

courtesy of Paramount Network Television

Cool cool cool

Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company

What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?

courtesy of NBC

Just the facts, ma'am

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I tried nice once. Didn't care for it

Courtesy of CBS

I'm listening

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How come he don't want me man?

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Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.

Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

How you doin'?

Courtesy of HBO Max

Shut up and take my money

Courtesy of 20th Television

Winter is Coming

Courtesy of Home Box Office (HBO)

So pick me, choose me, love me.

Courtesy of American Broadcasting Company

True story

Courtesy of 20th Century Fox Television

Lucy I'm Home!

Courtesy of CBS

What is…

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What's up doc?

Courtesy of HBO Max

We have to go back

Courtesy American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

What do you want me to say?

Courtesy of AMC+

Treat yoself

Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

By order of the Peaky Blinders

Courtesy of Netflix

Make it work

Courtesy of Bravo Cable

Sashay away

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More cowbell

Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

It's handled.

Courtesy of American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Eww!

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Zoinks

Courtesy of Hanna-Barbera Productions

Yada yada yada

Courtesy of NBC

I couldn't help but wonder…

Courtesy of Home Box Office

I thought this was America

Courtesy of Comedy Central

I'm ready!

Courtesy of Nickelodeon Network

The tribe has spoken

Courtesy of CBS All Access

I believe in Believe

Courtesy of Apple TV+

Bazinga

Courtesy of CBS

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

Courtesy of Paramount Television

Hey now!

Courtesy of Home Box Office (HBO)

That's what she said

Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Come on Down!

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D'oh

Courtesy of 20th Century Fox Television

Madone

Courtesy of Home Box Office

Heeeeere's Johnny!

Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company

You come at the king, you best not miss

Courtesy of Home Box Office (HBO)

The truth is out there

Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox

Is that your final answer?

Courtesy of American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Just Jack

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Smarter than your average bear.

Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Timeless TV Phrases That Have Become Part of Our Daily Vocabulary
How do you do, fellow kids?
Phrasing!
I've made a huge mistake
I am the danger.
I'd like your $8-est bottle of wine, please
Norm!
Cool cool cool
What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?
Just the facts, ma'am
I tried nice once. Didn't care for it
I'm listening
How come he don't want me man?
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.
How you doin'?
Shut up and take my money
Winter is Coming
So pick me, choose me, love me.
True story
Lucy I'm Home!
What is…
What's up doc?
We have to go back
What do you want me to say?
Treat yoself
By order of the Peaky Blinders
Make it work
Sashay away
More cowbell
It's handled.
Eww!
Zoinks
Yada yada yada
I couldn't help but wonder…
I thought this was America
I'm ready!
The tribe has spoken
I believe in Believe
Bazinga
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
Hey now!
That's what she said
Come on Down!
D'oh
Madone
Heeeeere's Johnny!
You come at the king, you best not miss
The truth is out there
Is that your final answer?
Just Jack
Smarter than your average bear.

Timeless TV Phrases That Have Become Part of Our Daily Vocabulary

Television has had a profound and significant impact on our culture, and society. Considered one of the most important and transformative inventions in the 20th century and history, television changed how we learn by altering the perception of the world around us. TV also shaped how and when we obtain information and entertainment, and with it, many shows that gave us timeless TV phrases.

While much has changed since the debut of television in the early 20th century, there is no denying the impact it has had on our lives and still continues to have to this day. 24/7 Tempo has compiled a list of timeless TV phrases that have become part of our daily vocabulary.

People may be increasingly relying on online platforms for many of their news sources, and social media use is on the rise, but TV is still considered one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. It's where many of us still view our favorite programming. Some are these shows are so ingrained is us that you may be quoting a TV show without realizing it. (Click here for the most binge-worthy series you can stream now.)

Here are timeless TV phrases that have become part of our daily vocabulary.

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