Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. 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! Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast has ended its run on July 8, 2026 after 325 episodes over 9 seasons.
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Politics. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Episode 29: Beat a Dead Horse
Ever wonder why would anyone want to beat, or flog, a dead horse? Well, wonder no more, as Shauna and Dan explore the progression from a pointless act to money owed, and eventually back to pointless act. Hint... the popularity of the phrase as we use it today has close ties to politics. Who'd have thunk it?!? #BunnyTrails #Podcast
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Episode 23: Achilles Heel
This week Shauna and Dan delve into Greek mythology and discuss the origins of Achilles' Heel, both the entity and the phrase. Along the way Dan tries to remember Norse mythology while Shauna talks politics of the 1800s. #BunnyTrails
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