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 ye olden days. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ye olden days. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Episode 40: Spring Fever
Is Spring Fever a real disease? Where did it come from? Why does it mean two different things?
Join Shauna and Dan as they talk Spring Fever, Contronyms, Optimal temperatures, and troubles speaking Latin. Plus, Dan tries to sell you a sultry perfume from 1995. #BunnyTrails
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Episode 15: Leave No Stone Unturned
This week Shauna and Dan check everywhere, not to mention right over there, in their quest to leave No Stone Unturned! The idiom itself hasn't changed much since its first usage in ye olden days, but the places it pops up make for a fun journey. Along the way you'll get to learn about Dan's order for Chronology and we poke fun at George Orwell. Join us this week on Bunny Trails!
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