A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Close but no cigar
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When you come close to something but dont quite get there.
Just short of success
This phrase originated in the [1920s]. Fair grounds would give cigars away as prizes. Prizes were more aimed at the adults then vs. children like they are now. The fair workers would shout out [close but no cigar].... The first written documentation of this word appeared in the [1930s] and then became a common phrase.
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