In this episode you discover the meaning and origin of this centuries old phrase, "If Wishes Were Horses, Beggars Would Ride".  You'll also learn other surprising related sayings.
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Sources:

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/if-wishes-were-horses-beggers-would-ride.html

"IF WISHES WERE HORSES, BEGGARS WOULD RIDE".  "The Idioms". Link: https://www.theidioms.com/if-wishes-were-horses-beggars-would-ride/

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". Wikipedia. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_wishes_were_horses,_beggars_would_ride#:~:text=%22If%20wishes%20were%20horses%2C%20beggars,would%20have%20everything%20they%20wanted.

If Wishes Were Horses - The Salon. Link: https://ifwishes.com/about-the-name/

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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recorded with Audacity. Edits with Twisted Wave, Levelator, Hush. Final edits with Hindenburg Pro including VEA plugin. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:

William Camden, James Carmichael,