Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, 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!
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Episode 30: Cold Turkey
This week Shauna and Dan talk turkey about going cold turkey. Or something like that. Join us as we explore a few turkey and stuffing related idioms! #BunnyTrails #Podcast
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Episode 29: Beat a Dead Horse
Ever wonder why would anyone want to beat, or flog, a dead horse? Well, wonder no more, as Shauna and Dan explore the progression from a pointless act to money owed, and eventually back to pointless act. Hint... the popularity of the phrase as we use it today has close ties to politics. Who'd have thunk it?!? #BunnyTrails #Podcast
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