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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, July 24, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Episode 54: Bone To Pick (With You)
Shauna and Dan look at the way-earlier-than-expected origins of the phrase, Bone To Pick With You, which owes its roots with Bone to Gnaw. Shauna makes up a word, probably. And to Dan's dismay, eye-teeth makes a return appearance on the show. All this and more on this episode of #BunnyTrails.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Episode 53: Dime A Dozen
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
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