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The Origins of Idioms
Episode 1610th April 2024 • The Write Note • J Ryan Fenzel
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This episode is a horse of a different color as J Ryan and Keira take a deep dive into idioms. Join their exploration of how these beloved expressions of speech have permeated our culture and day to day lives and learn the amazing history and origin of some of their favorites.

Episode highlights:

01:55 What is an idiom?

03:50 Our verbal culture (Tribal Knowledge)

05:35 Character is King: Idiom Edition

12:50 Let it whip

16:25 The “All” of something

18:35 Siriusly?

21:10 Couldn’t be more different

22:38 Boxing, jumping, acting, or sailing?

25:16 You’re not worthy 


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