Short showHidden History of Phrases
Dive into the fascinating etymology behind the sayings and expressions we use every day. Discover the surprising historical events that shaped our vocabulary and understand the literal meaning behind what you speak. This show is essential listening for language lovers and trivia buffs who want to master their daily conversation.
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The Origin of the Double-Cross
How a ledger mark became a death sentence
Daylight Robbery
Why landlords used to brick up their buildings
Blue Blood
The visual test that defined nobility
The Free Lance
Knights who sold their swords for gold
The Devil's Advocate
The sacred duty behind a common annoying habit
The Invention of Jaywalking
How the auto industry criminalized walking
The Origin of the Word Ostracize
Banishment votes were cast on smashed kitchenware
Cut to the Chase
How bored producers edited our language
The Gross Origin of Slush Funds
The naval history of off-the-books accounting
Put a Sock in It
The mechanical origin of a rude command