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!
Showing posts with label Trivia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trivia. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Episode 76: A Little Birdie Told Me
A Little Birdie told us this phrase originated with the King James Bible. A quick search shows us the King James version of the Bible isn't even the first version to use the concepts, though none of them use the exact phrase. So join us to see just how this phrase did get its start, and what we were saying before that Little Birdie brought us the news. #BunnyTrails
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Episode 51: Chip Off The Old Block
This week Shauna and Dan talk about the origins of "Chip
Off The Old Block", including when we added the extra 'F' to the phrase.
Plus, they get lost down a Bunny Trail of Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel
which spawned a bonus episode on Patreon. Also, Dan gets confused about
crabs... and animals in general. #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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