The Cat's Pyjamas

What does ancient Greek mythology and the movie Finding Nemo have to do with each other? Listen to this episode to find out!

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What’s your favourite thing to eat between two bits of bread? Did you know that the most commonly held theory of the origin of the word in this episode is actually not entirely correct? Listen to the episode to find out!

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 Have you ever been caught in a storm or heavy rain and heard someone say it was “Raining cats and dogs?”. In this episode we explore where this extraordinary phrase comes from.

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What word was inspired by a story and inspired stories to be written? In this episode, we find out where the word “serendipity” came from and how it has influenced the world since.

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Thanks to you, my wonderful listeners, for your requested words! This episode includes four of these requested words and where they come from.

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It’s funny how often food shows up in our language. In this episode, we discover where the term “buttering you up” came from, and why humans seem to be so obsessed with food! 🧈

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This episode looks at the word “nightmare” and the history behind it. We discover what happens when humans learn more about our world and the impact that has on our language.

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Language is continuously evolving and shifting, and the last two years are no exception. In this episode we discuss how the pandemic state since 2020 has already affected our language and changed the way we use words.🦠

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Have you ever heard the phrase, “you’re the cat’s pyjamas”? Has someone ever said that about you? Listen to our first ever episode to find out what it means and why it is the name of my podcast. 😺😸🐾

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Got a favourite word or phrase you’d like me to look into? Contact me on Instagram or head over to my website and get in contact!

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