Why Do We Say That?

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Why Do We Say That? is back for a new season!!!

In this episode, Scott and Liam return with four everyday phrases that have roots in ships, storms, and life at sea: “batten down the hatches,” “high and dry,” “loose cannon,” and “cut and run.”

They also bring back the world famous game show..."Who Said That?"!

From sealing hatches before a storm to cutting anchor lines in an emergency, this episode looks at how old nautical language sailed into modern English and somehow became the way we talk about work, family, chaos, and bad decisions.

Send us the strange phrases you have always wondered about on Instagram and they may end up in a future episode.

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Ever wondered why we call someone's final performance their Swan Song? Or why impatient people always want to Cut to the Chase? This episode is jam-packed with phrase origins, questionable metaphors, and possibly a little too much enthusiasm about frying pans.

We’ll also explore how being On the Same Wavelength has nothing to do with actual radio signals, and why jumping from one disaster into another is the true meaning of Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (spoiler: it’s exactly as bad as it sounds).

And of course, we wrap up with the newly world-famous  game show… Who Said That?

This episode is proudly sponsored by Reel Review: The Sequels—because sometimes, the second time around is even better!

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Hello Friends!

In this episode of Why Do We Say That?, we’re diving into some truly morbid, mysterious, and downright sneaky phrases! Ever wondered why we kick the bucket when we die? Or how the writing on the wall could seal your fate? And what’s with turning a blind eye—is that just selective vision or a strategic move? Plus, we’re burying the hatchet (but not in each other) as we explore the origins of these quirky sayings!

And, of course, our newly world-famous game show (yes, we’re calling it that now): "Who Said That?" returns with another round of quotable confusion!

Don’t forget our Word of the Day, because if you leave this episode without learning something, we’ll be turning a blind eye to your excuses.

Hit play now, and let’s get idiomatic! 

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Ever wondered why we say hit rock bottom when things go south? Or why being dressed to the nines doesn’t actually require the number nine? This week, we’re diving into some of the strangest and most dramatic phrases in the English language!

Blood is Thicker than Water – Does this really mean family comes first, or have we been getting it wrong this whole time?
One Fell Swoop – Shakespeare gave us this gem, but what the heck does a "fell swoop" even look like?

And of course, we’re closing things out with our brand new, soon-to-be-world-famous game show, Who Said That?! We’ll throw out a famous quote, and you’ll have to guess who said it—will it be a literary legend, a historical icon, or a celebrity who really should’ve thought before speaking?

So grab your fanciest outfit (or at least pretend you're dressed to the nines), and join us for another hilarious deep dive into the phrases we use every day without questioning!

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Hello Friends,

On today's episode we cover:

Hanky Panky
Beware the Ides of March
Dilly Dally
Dollars to Doughnuts

We also welcome a very special VIP guest to our world famous game show...What Word Am I?

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Happy Anniversary from Us!

Thanks so much for sticking around with us for two years! Liam seemed so happy (not really). We appreciate all the support!

Today's episode is an..."On The" episode! 

We cover:

On the Wagon
On Cloud Nine
On a Wing And A Prayer
On The QT

We also welcome our newest contestant to the world famous game show What Word Am I?,  our very special guest Stacey B!

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We're Back Baby!

After a long hiatus, we are back! We have moved to the new studio 4 North and we are back giving you the answers to the questions you've always asked but were too lazy to Google.

On today's show we cover:

Mother F&^^er
Jump the Gun
Across the Board
Red Letter Day

We also welcome Kristina to participate in our newly world famous game show, What Word Am I? Did she beat our current champion Sadie? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out!

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Hello Friends,

On today's episode we cover:

Kick the Can
Drop In The Bucket
The Grass Is Always Greener
Love Is Blind

Plus we welcome Gareth Nock to our World Famous Game Show What Word Am I?

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Hello Friends,

On today's show we cover:

Piece of the Action
I Wouldn't Touch That With A Ten Foot Pole
Know Which Side Your Bread Is Buttered On
The Whole Shebang

We also welcome our newest contestant to the Show for the world famous game show- What Word Am I?

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Hello Friends,

On today's episode we cover:

Assassin
Go Over Like A Lead Balloon 
Vicious Circle
Scraping The Bottom Of The Barrel 
Laughing Stock

We also welcome our newest contestant to our world famous game show, What Word Am I?

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