Where'd That Come From?

Where'd That Come From?

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Where'd That Come From? episodes

  • Gift Horse

    You should be grateful for any gift regardless of its value, right?  One of the English languages most interesting idioms.  In this week's episode, we examine the origin and meaning of letting the Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth.  Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Where'd That Come From.

    10 min
  • Eggs in One Basket

    How do you invest?  All in on one stock?  Diversify into mutual funds?  ETFs?  Do you put all of your eggs in one basket?  One of the English languages most interesting idioms.  In this week's episode, we examine the origin and meaning of don't put all of your eggs in one basket.  Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Where'd That Come From.

    14 min
  • Caught Red Handed

    Busted!  Caught red handed!  One of the English languages most interesting idioms.  In this week's episode, we examine the origin and meaning of being caught red handed.  Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Where'd That Come From.

    7 min
  • Cat Out of the Bag

    Ever accidentally reveal a secret?  Then you know what it means to let the cat out of the bag.  One of the English languages most interesting idioms.  In this week's episode, we examine the origin and meaning of letting the cat out of the bag.  Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Where'd That Come From.

    14 min
  • Beating a Dead Horse

    Do you have a friend that is convinced the sun rises in the west and sets in the east?  Then you know what it means to beat a dead horse.  One of the English languages most interesting idioms.  In this week's episode, we examine the origin and meaning of beating a dead horse.  Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Where'd That Come From.

    12 min
  • Irons in the Fire

    Do you have a full time job, children, go to school and volunteer at the animal shelter every day of the week?  Then you know what it means to have too many irons in the fire.  One of the English languages most interesting idioms.  In this week's episode, we examine the origin and meaning of having too many irons in the fire.  Join us every Wednesday for a new episode of Where'd That Come From.  

    9 min

About Where'd That Come From?

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Where'd That Come From is a short podcast that examines the origins and usage of Idioms in the English language. Ever wanted to know where a saying came from? Why do people say "Hold your horses"…