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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.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Episode 39: An Arm and a Leg
A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. This week Shauna and Dan talk Arms and Legs and why things are so expensive. Plus, we tackle a bonus idiom about eyeteeth!
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Episode 38: In Cold Blood
A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. This week Shauna and Dan delve into the macabre with the phrase In Cold Blood. It's one of the few idioms that have an opposite that is also an idiom!
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