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, July 31, 2019
Episode 56: Pick Your Brain
What do you put on your apple pie? Ice cream... that's cool. Cheese... gross. What does this have to do with "Pick Your Brain"? Well, mostly that the origins of 'pick' make this phrase gross. But you'll have to listen to find out why! #BunnyTrails
Shout outs to The Endless Knot and Your Brain on Facts in this episode.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Episode 55: Dead As A Doornail
Shauna and Dan break down Dead As A Doornail from the origins of door-nails to alternate phrases like dour as a doornail and dead as a herring. A HERRING!!! #BunnyTrails
Plus, sage building advice from the writings of Bob Villa.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Episode 54: Bone To Pick (With You)
Shauna and Dan look at the way-earlier-than-expected origins of the phrase, Bone To Pick With You, which owes its roots with Bone to Gnaw. Shauna makes up a word, probably. And to Dan's dismay, eye-teeth makes a return appearance on the show. All this and more on this episode of #BunnyTrails.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Episode 53: Dime A Dozen
Turns out a dime a dozen wasn't always cheap, even during the height of its usage. Learn how this literal phrase becomes a figuratively epic burn. Plus, Alexander Hamilton, Nikki Grimes, and Snoopy. Also turns out, this idiom is at least 40 years older than everyone seems to think. #BunnyTrails
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