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!
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Episode 63: Fire Phrases
This week in the United States is Fire Prevention Week, so we talk a few of our favorite phrases with the word Fire in them, including On Fire, Through Fire, Where's the Fire, and more! #BunnyTrails
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Episode 45: Wet Your Whistle
Shauna and Dan look at the second part of the whet your appetite, wet your whistle conundrum this week with wet your whistle, which is basically a drinking phrase. So get ready to have some laid back fun! #BunnyTrails
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Episode 44: Whet Your Appetite
Shauna and Dan determine the difference between 'whet your appetite' and 'wet your whistle' in this two-part set. First up, we learn all about sharpening your desire by whetting your appetite! #BunnyTrails
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Episode 35: Valentine's Day Idioms
Do you believe in love at first sight? Is love really blind? What does it mean to wear your heart on your sleeve? This week Shauna and Dan talk the idioms of love. Plus, Dan gives a little rundown of how Valentine's Day is celebrated in a variety of cultures across the globe. #BunnyTrails
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