"0 for 2013"

Tue Dec 17 14:46:27 UTC 2013

On Dec 17, 2013, at 7:40 AM, Jonathan Lighter wrote:

> For the second time I've heard an individual on TV news say that, in terms
> of legislative accomplishments, the President is "0 for 2013."

I recall slump-ridden hitters described as "0 for June" or whichever month they start out slowly in.  I guess that's the model.

LH
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> I get the idea, but "0 for 2013"?  Are these people on drugs?  Not even
> Reggie Jackson came to bat 2013 times in one game!
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> JL
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