Turns out a dime a dozen wasn't always cheap, even during the height of its usage. Learn how this literal phrase becomes a figuratively epic burn. Plus, Alexander Hamilton, Nikki Grimes, and Snoopy. Also turns out, this idiom is at least 40 years older than everyone seems to think. #BunnyTrails
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, July 10, 2019
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Episode 52: Wind Idioms
After a wind storm blows through their small town, Shauna and Dan decide to research some of their favorite wind idioms. So throw caution to the wind & try not to break wind while we learn to run like the wind on this week's #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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