On average, three men a week go missing after reading a vade mecum. They are often found years later weeping in forests. On average, three men a week go missing after reading a vade mecum. They are often found years later weeping in forests.

Vade mecum: (noun) a handbook or manual

In a sentence:

Housekeeper: It really doesn’t look like a bed and you have three springs, four screws and headboard left over.

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Handyman: You’re right. Hand me the vade mecum.

Housekeeper: You threw it out at the beginning saying “vade mecums are only for ladies”.