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, January 29, 2020
Episode 75: Bite the Dust
Another one gone and another one gone and another one bites the dust... From Queen (the band) to Homer (the Illiad), Bite the Dust has a long and storied history. Listen now to hear how this phrase from the ancient Greek made its way into the English lexicon to mean dying, falling down, and being mortally wounded! #BunnyTrails
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