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Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

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Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins of phrases to find out how they came into the English language. We tell the story of how the phrase got from its beginnings to where it is today. Shauna and Dan are two big nerds, so expect some geek culture references, random trivia facts, and loads of laughs!
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Welcome to Daily English Pod! Join us every day to learn a new English word, idiom, collocation, and much more. Perfect for anyone looking to expand their English quickly and easily. Tune in daily and boost your English skills!
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Welcome to The Vita English Podcast. My name is Faith, and I’m your host. Tune in to this podcast and improve your English.If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email me at [email protected] For information about taking 1:1 online English classes, please visit www.vitaenglish.ca or email [email protected]
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Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
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Don't Be An Idiom

Don't Be An Idiom

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Don't Be An Idiom is a podcast that explores the origin stories of common phrases and idioms. The podcast is based in Philadelphia and hosted by rambunctious loonies Albert and Ryan, two lifelong friends who have vowed to dispel their own ignorance about language and history one idiom at a time.
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A 2-minute podcast that you can quickly and easily listen to that will ideally share one Igbo Language Proverb, Idiom, or Phrase, provide the literal meaning and the figurative explanation while suggesting the most applicable English language equivalent.
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Mutually Unintelligible

Mutually Unintelligible

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The idiom 雞同鴨講, literally meaning a chicken talking to a duck, represents the mutually unintelligible facets of life. Prepare to be enlightened by our grievances, rants, debates, and gaslighting through our conversations. Hosted by Yao-Yu, Mark, and friends. Thoughts and views expressed on the show are our own.
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Idioms and Idiots

Idioms and Idiots

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Every other week, we provide the real and completely made up origins of five idioms. Sandwiched between idioms are a rotating variety of segments including Portmanteau Corner, Word Advocacy Corner, and "Sports?". tl;dr Two people (idiots) talk about idioms (idioms) and other stuff.
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The Language Lie

Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine

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Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths.
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Shmanners

Travis and Teresa McElroy

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Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!
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All Ears English Podcast

Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

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Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you speci ...
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Business English from Hell

Infernal Business Coach

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**“Welcome to Business English from Hell – where learning English is hotter than the Devil’s lava pool! Join John, a frustrated soul navigating the absurd chaos of Hell’s corporate world, as he teaches you essential business English phrases through hilarious, chaotic, and downright infernal scenarios. Each episode combines humor, absurdity, and practical language tips to help you survive meetings, deadlines, and even demonic multitasking. Perfect for English learners (B1+) who want to laugh, ...
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My Unoriginal Thought

The Unoriginal Podcaster

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Why do actors say break a leg? Why does the early bird catch the worm? Why would there be skeletons in your closet? What the idiom are these strange sayings? In this educational, thought provoking, and sometimes funny podcast we explore the world of language. We will discuss the most popular sayings of our time, do a deep dive into the history of culture, and have some laughs along the way. Looking for My Unoriginal Thought swag? Look no farther! https://my-unoriginal-thought.printify.me/pro ...
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Sibyl Service

Sophie Dibben

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How complex was Oedipus? How do you solve a problem like Medea? Nero or hero? Alexander, how Great? We're talking interviews with historical heroes. We're talking Cleopatra, Queen Nefertiti, Marcus Aurelius, Michaelangelo, Xenophon, Boudica, Hypatia, Frida Kahlo, and Constance Wilde. Take this with a pinch of salt because there are also some etymology and idiom origins. Music by: Tertia Artwork: Ottoline https://www.instagram.com/sibyl_service/ [email protected]
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Learn Real, Advanced English with English and Beyond! Welcome to English and Beyond, the weekly podcast designed for upper intermediate to advanced English learners looking to boost their fluency, listening skills, and vocabulary - all in natural British English. Originally created for intermediate learners, this podcast has evolved to challenge those at an advanced level. We offer: 🔹 Free transcript available to help with tricky words. 🔹 Quizlet flashcards for practicing key vocabulary and ...
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English Vocabulary Help

English With Kayla

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Welcome to the English Vocabulary Help podcast. Hi, I'm Kayla from EnglishWithKayla.com. I am an English Teacher from the United States. Each podcast will teach you a new set of intermediate to advanced English vocabulary words. If you are looking to increase your English Fluency and speak English confidently, this podcast will certainly help you. Enjoy learning about me, American culture, and have fun learning English vocabulary with this podcast. Follow me on Instagram @EnglishWithKayla
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Talk To Me In Korean

Talk To Me In Korean

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The key to learning Korean is how easy it is to stay motivated to learn the language. At TalkToMeInKorean.com, we provide a systematic curriculum of easy-to-follow lessons, and a wide selection of self-study Korean-learning books!
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The Accent Training Podcast is your go-to resource for free American accent training. Learn the American accent for free and strengthen your English communication skills. Listen to Pat, your personal American Accent Trainer, to develop the American accent through daily podcast lessons! Boost your professional skills with a versatile English sound and enhance your spoken English.
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Learn Romanian with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at RomanianPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Real English conversations for ESL listening practice. Each episode, your hosts introduce a new topic of conversation for upper intermediate and advanced English learners to practice their listening skills and learn new vocabulary. Throughout the conversation, there are also opportunities to learn about American culture. You'll benefit from just listening to these authentic conversations, but to get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you ...
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Learn Romanian with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at RomanianPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Happy English Podcast

Michael DiGiacomo Happy English

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Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael has been teaching English since 1994. This is an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) podcast that brings you fun, practical, and useful English lessons which are ideal for intermediate and advanced level English learners everywhere. This podcast is perfect for university students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested ...
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Between You and Me

Demetrius Harmon

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Between You And Me: idiom —used to indicate that a conversation is not to be shared with anyone else Demetrius Harmon is a self proclaimed, conversationalist; a person who is good at or fond of engaging in conversation. Wielded with the belief that we only can ever experience a person at their depths is through conversation. Speaking is the easiest language we humans understand, there are other languages such as: body language or love language.
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Law And Culture

Christel Best

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Are you interested in the intricacies of the law and how they impact your community and our society? Join Christel Best on Law and Culture as she delves into important legal issues concerning the environment, social justice, discrimination, and more.
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Save up to $50 on our B2 English Fluency course plus get a bonus course on How to Be Polite in English. Offer ends March 30th at midnight. Go here to join the course. In charge of hiring for your company? Go to Indeed and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Hiring? Indeed is all you need. G…
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Episode 260: Jay & Ray enjoy the chaotic nature of reality. - Encore tiff tacky house hawk Subscribe, review, and come find us on BlueSky, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and vi…
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Send us a text Welcome to the Vita English Podcast! In this episode, join Faith as she explores the phrase "dirty look." Learn what it means and how people use it in everyday conversations. Can you think of a time when someone gave you a dirty look—or when you gave one yourself? Share your experiences by emailing [email protected]. Thank you for …
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It’s time for another podcast English lesson. You like it, right? It’s good for you to listen to English, and a podcast like this, well, it’s great for learning new conversational phrases, like, the ones with it. You can use it as the subject of a sentence in a variety of ways, and that’s gonna be the focus of this lesson. Let's check it out! Join …
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Indecisive If someone is indecisive, it means they can’t make decisions easily. They go back and forth, change their minds often, or hesitate before choosing. Examples: 1- I’m so indecisive when I shop for clothes—I try on 10 outfits and still walk out with nothing. 2- My brother is so…
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In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna talk about textures and the way things feel when we touch them. They share interesting and personal stories about their favorite and least favorite textures, from soft cashmere to slimy foods and scratchy sweaters. They also discuss how touch is important in human relationships and how it’s different i…
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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of BOWLING! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.…
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For checking the transcript: means to learn new skills in order to do a different job or enter a new field. Examples; 1- After working in tourism for years, Sam decided to reskill in project management when travel slowed down. 2- Many flight attendants had to reskill during the pandemic—some went into healthcare, others into e-commerce.…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Clueless If you’re clueless, it means you have no knowledge or understanding about something. You’re lost. Confused. Examples: 1- When it comes to fixing cars, I’m completely clueless. I can barely change a tire! 2- I felt clueless on my first day at the new job. I didn’t even know whe…
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Have you ever experienced culture shock - that strange, unsettling feeling when you're suddenly living in a completely different country? 🌍 In this episode of English and Beyond, César and I share our real experiences of living abroad and how it affected them emotionally, practically… and even gastronomically. 🎧 I will tell you about moving to Spai…
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Recently, I’ve been working a lot of long days. Yesterday was no exception. I was so tired when I got home last night, I was out like a light. Then this morning one of my buddies asked me if I wanted to do some freelance work for him. I appreciate the offer, but right now, I need more work to do like I need a hole in my head! The word like helps us…
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In this printing special of Words Unravelled, Jess proves herself a font of knowledge on names for typefaces and Rob makes a bit impression with the history of the printing press. 🆎 What's the difference between a font and a typeface? 😈 Who was the printer's devil? 📖 How did the printing press ruin English spelling? These questions answered — and m…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Fork over means to give money (or something valuable), usually unwillingly. Examples: 1- My son wanted the latest PlayStation, so I had to fork over my hard-earned cash! 2- I parked in the wrong spot and had to fork over $100 for a parking ticket. Ouch!…
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Want to sound like a true movie buff and improve your English at the same time? In this episode, we’re diving into 14 of the most iconic English phrases from movies that have become part of everyday conversation. From dramatic one-liners to funny catchphrases, you'll hear how these quotes are used in real life and learn their meanings. Whether you'…
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En este episodio especial de No Hay Tos hablamos sobre la visita de Beto a CDMX. Para tener acceso a episodios ad-free y para ver la transcripción completa (word for word) de este episodio visítanos en Patreon. - Venos en video en YouTube. - ¡Si el podcast te es útil por favor déjanos un review en Apple Podcasts! - Donate: https://www.paypal.me/noh…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Reach out means to make contact or try to connect with someone, often for emotional support or communication. Examples: 1- The company reached out to its customers to apologize for the mistake. 2- After the breakup, he didn’t reach out to anyone for weeks.…
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In this episode, Andrew shares a couple more stories from his recent trip to Hawaii and reflects on some unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences he and his wife had during their travels. Listening to authentic, natural English from a native speaker is one of the best ways to improve your English skills and become fluent faster. So tune in to hear a…
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🔎 What does Jacob's final blessing reveal about the future of Israel? In Genesis 49, Jacob gathers his sons and prophesies their destinies, shaping the course of the twelve tribes of Israel. This powerful deathbed oracle is not just a family blessing—it is a prophetic roadmap leading to kingship, judgment, and the coming Messiah. We explore the pow…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 A diamond in the rough something or someone with great potential, even if they look unremarkable or unfinished at first. You can use this phrase for people, things, places—anything with hidden value. Examples: 1- This old café may look plain, but it’s a diamond in the rough. The food i…
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Have you ever felt like a kid again while doing something fun? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about how we all have a child inside us. They share stories about playful moments in their lives and discuss why keeping a sense of fun and wonder is important, even as adults. Andrew and Kassy also talk about how staying connected to your inner ch…
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For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282 Street smart describes a person who is intelligent in real-world situations, where they know how to avoid trouble, make quick decisions, and handle different kinds of people. Examples: 1- A famous rapper once said, "I didn’t go to college, but I survived tough neighborhoods and learned…
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In the middle of recording this podcast, I realized that the microphone wasn’t plugged in. Aye yai yai! So I had to go back to the top and start again. That’s what happens with modern technology, sometimes things go smooth and sometimes, well, it’s back to the drawing board. For today's podcast English lesson, let's look at some idioms and phrases …
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Listen to the Business English Podcast to get our top tips for Business English. In charge of hiring for your company? Go to Indeed and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Hiring? Indeed is all you need. Go to https://www.indeed.com/aee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…
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It's here: the much-requested swearing episode of Words Unravelled. Join Rob and Jess as they explore the origins of all manner of profanity. #️⃣ Where did the F word come from? 📍 Which place names originally contained swear words? 📺 What are the worst words you can say on TV? These questions answered, and many more, in this NSFW edition of Words U…
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