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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 16, 2022
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Episode 148: Elbow Grease
Is there such a thing as elbow grease for a human body? (Yes, actually.) Does the phrase mean rubbing something vigorously, or just hard work in general? Or perhaps does it have to do with the stink of sweat.
As a bonus, find out what word Dan misspelled so bad that even Google couldn't figure out what he meant! All on this week's #BunnyTrails.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Episode 147: Butterflies in My Stomach
Remember how it felt the first time your crush looked at you? Or the first time you were about to perform on stage? Or the night before your first day at a new job?
This week Shauna and Dan explore Butterflies in My Stomach. Shauna dispels some personal myths about our phrase while Dan learns about BTS, one of the most popular bands in the world. Forgive him K-Pop stans... he is old. Plus Lord of the Rings versus Chronicles of Narnia. #BunnyTrails