The Language Lie

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss werewolves, bad cocktails, and the requirements of becoming an Elder. Please note that this episode was recorded before Winter Storm Uri. 

Sources:

https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube. 

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss pirates and insulting French idioms, and develop their airport podcast. Please note that this episode was recorded before Winter Storm Uri, so forgive all mentions of the heat. Though, it is now hot again. 

Sources:

https://londonist.com/2014/09/how-londons-airports-got-their-names
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/I+didn%27t+have+a+leg+to+stand+on
https://rollsoffthetongue.tumblr.com/search/leg+to+stand+on
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube. 

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the elements, yachting, and a very appropriate idiom. 

Sources: 
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
https://grammarist.com/idiom/up-the-creek-and-up-a-creek/
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/up-shit-creek-without-a-paddle.html
https://www.jollyparrot.co.uk/blog/five-phrases-that-have-nautical-origin

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube. 

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Midsommar, inclement weather, and appropriate amounts of communication.

Sources:

https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Hale
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/04/us/ts-eliot-emily-hale-letters.html
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/come-hell-or-high-water
https://www.theidioms.com/come-hell-or-high-water/
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/97700.html
https://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-com1.htm
https://www.vanityfair.com/video/watch/slang-school-alexander-skarsgard-teaches-you-swedish-slang

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube. 

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss dating apps, how fish have weird eyes, and develop some conspiracy theories. 

Sources:
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube. 

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss snow, sharp blades, and parking in Manhattan. 

Sources:
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/double+edged+sword
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/double-edged_sword
https://usadultliteracy.com/?s=double+edged
https://thevillageidiom.org/double-edged-sword/

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We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube. 

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss bathtub gin, and whether or not bees should wear cargo pants. 

Sources:
https://www.saveur.com/bees-knees-cocktail-recipe/
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/the_bee's_knees
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/the-bees-knees.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._S._Eliot
https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/

Support the show

We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at [email protected] or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.