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!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Episode 71: Head Over Heels
Did Davy Crockett coin the term "Head Over Heels in Love"? No.
Does the phrase, "Head Over Heels" have something to do with our head being slightly forward of our heels, despite it being higher? Most likely not.
So where does this phrase come from? Well... buckle up for a fun journey through a variety of ways this idiom was used before we landed on the way we use it today.
Episode Artwork by Rosie Chomet, used with permission. Find her work at www.instagram.com/rosiechomet
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