Shauna and Dan delve deep into the origins of the phrase Rob Peter to Pay Paul, including its probable origins in the 1300s and the frequently cited inaccurate beginnings in the 1600s. This idiom even has its own idiom!
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, February 27, 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Episode 36: Davy Jones' Locker
A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. This week, Shauna and Dan dive deep into the High Seas with Davy Jones' Locker!
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Episode 35: Valentine's Day Idioms
Do you believe in love at first sight? Is love really blind? What does it mean to wear your heart on your sleeve? This week Shauna and Dan talk the idioms of love. Plus, Dan gives a little rundown of how Valentine's Day is celebrated in a variety of cultures across the globe. #BunnyTrails
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Episode 34: Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
A whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Shauna and Dan delve deep into the origins of A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats. Widely attributed to JFK, the truth is much older than even the 35th President of the USA. #BunnyTrails
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