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Donald Trump claims to have invented the phrase "priming the pump" a few days ago, even though it has been in use for over eighty years:
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-...s-he-coined-priming-the-pump-metaphor/8520292
Not since Paris Hilton ("That's Hot") have I seen a claim that stupid.
Although, IIRC he did once try to copyright "you're fired" so it's not that surprising to see him take credit for an ancient saying.