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 Preservation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Preservation. Show all posts
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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