A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. This week, Shauna and Dan find out why old people are no longer Spring Chickens, with somewhat surprising results. Dan tells Dad Jokes, Shauna spoils King Arthur. #BunnyTrails
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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of the phrase from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs. DFTBA!
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Episode 40: Spring Fever
Is Spring Fever a real disease? Where did it come from? Why does it mean two different things?
Join Shauna and Dan as they talk Spring Fever, Contronyms, Optimal temperatures, and troubles speaking Latin. Plus, Dan tries to sell you a sultry perfume from 1995. #BunnyTrails
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Episode 39: An Arm and a Leg
A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. This week Shauna and Dan talk Arms and Legs and why things are so expensive. Plus, we tackle a bonus idiom about eyeteeth!
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Episode 38: In Cold Blood
A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. This week Shauna and Dan delve into the macabre with the phrase In Cold Blood. It's one of the few idioms that have an opposite that is also an idiom!
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