Oomph Quotes

We have gone through a slowdown from the more robust pace of sales in the first-half of the year, but I think the slowdown was cause for some worry, not a real concern. Higher gasoline prices have taken the oomph out of the economy and spending. But without more conclusive evidence of a drop in discretionary spending, I would say the slowdown is more temporary than real. - Michael Niemira

We didn't think he had capped out yet. We knew he could play in the NFL, but we didn't know if he'd have that extra oomph he'd need. - Joe Novak

Today's deals don't have the same oomph as (the Procter & Gamble -- Gillette deal Friday); and that's because the premiums are more modest. - David Briggs

This is where the real oomph comes in. - Charles Carlson

The market wants to go up, but there just isn't enough 'oomph' there. - Marshall Acuff

The Fed is certainly fighting inflation right now, and this probably gives them a little more oomph to fight. - Robert MacIntosh

Sure, it's essential I believe because it is one of these economic stimulants. There are so many areas in our state that we ought to be able to promote. I think they probably haven't come at us with much oomph either or it's been the same old message, but I've always been very receptive to the whole idea of tourism. - Sen. Margarita Prentice

Pat has won championships, and he knows what to do to get that extra `oomph,' - Gary Payton

Once I get going and try to give it a little oomph, it gives me that shooting pain... It's like someone stabbed me in that area. - Brandon Backe