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A podcast that takes a look at the origin and history of some of those gems of language, idioms, and then goes from there.... more
FAQs about Idiom America:How many episodes does Idiom America have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.
September 14, 2021Cat idioms, Part I: Catcalls, hepcats, cats that swallowed the canary, etc.The cat's pajamas, looked what the cat dragged in, caterwauling, cathouses and more....more19minPlay
September 08, 2021"Red" idioms: red herring; caught red-handed; red-blooded; red meat; red-baiting; red tape and more.In addition to the above, looks at idioms like better dead than red, red alert, raise a red flag, see red, not one red cent, red-letter days, roll out the red carpet, and paint the town red....more25minPlay
September 05, 2021To tide one over, and other "tide" idiomsTakes a look at idioms involving "tide," as well at the tide that shows up in words like yuletide and tidings. Also visits the topics of tidal power and the moon's wobble....more18minPlay
August 31, 2021Fit to be tied and other "tying" idiomsLooks at idioms involving the act of "tying," as well as "cat got your tongue," typography, and knots. ...more18minPlay
August 30, 2021Pulling out all the stopsThis second episode looks at idioms such as "pulling out all the stops," "bats in the belfry," "dead ringer," and more, and features a Josh Ritter lyric, pipe organs, and coffins....more15minPlay
August 30, 2021Full of vim and vigorLooks at idioms like "full of vim and vigor," "long in the tooth," and "playing hooky," as well as digging a hole for a trampoline....more21minPlay
FAQs about Idiom America:How many episodes does Idiom America have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.