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, December 18, 2019
Episode 72: Nothing Ventured
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. Despite its mysterious French roots, this phrase enjoyed some fun variants while making its way to the phrase we use today. So check out the season 2 finale of Bunny Trails cause as they used to say, nothing ventured, nothing have.
Episode 72: Never Ventured Transcript
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Episode 71: Head Over Heels
Did Davy Crockett coin the term "Head Over Heels in Love"? No.
Does the phrase, "Head Over Heels" have something to do with our head being slightly forward of our heels, despite it being higher? Most likely not.
So where does this phrase come from? Well... buckle up for a fun journey through a variety of ways this idiom was used before we landed on the way we use it today.
Episode Artwork by Rosie Chomet, used with permission. Find her work at www.instagram.com/rosiechomet
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Episode 70: Take It With A Grain of Salt
This week, Shauna presents some theories and asks you to take them with a grain of salt. Dan knows too much about Pliny the Elder, but not enough about almost anyone else of the time frame. Along the way we talk cooking strategies, American arrogance, and Latin. #BunnyTrails
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