Why do we say "the hair of the dog" when having an alcoholic drink to cure a hangover? This phrase has quite a literal origin... and it involves rabies and rubbing hair into wounds!
Apr 18, 2023
3 min
We hear the question, “Cat got your tongue?” when someone teases another person about being at a loss for words. As the surprising story behind this common phrase reveals, it turns out that rendering someone literally speechless has some pretty grim origins...
Apr 11, 2023
4 min
Why do we say "caught red-handed"? Does the ancient phrase originate from a bloody appendage thrown from a boat, or is it much simpler than that? Let's find out!
Apr 4, 2023
4 min
When someone or something is excited and bouncing off the walls, why do we say they are "full of beans"? What are these beans, and why do they make us so bouncy? Let's find out!
Mar 28, 2023
3 min
Larry is the ultimate icon of happiness - but who was he, why was he so happy, and why do we say "as happy as Larry?"
Mar 21, 2023
3 min
Have you ever wondered why we say "break a leg"? Curious about the lore and history around this popular phrase? In this episode, we look at all the different interpretations of why we say "break a leg" to performers to wish them good luck.
Mar 14, 2023
7 min