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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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Check out Episode 3 of All Idioms Podcast, "Unveiling Shakespeare: The Idioms We Live By," for a deep dive into the English language's linguistic treasures. This time, Bryan Kraft takes us on a fascinating journey to discover how Shakespeare's idioms have had a lasting impact on our everyday conversations. Ten Shakespearean idioms you didn't know c…
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For the second episode focusing on the idiom "to throw in the towel," we can create an engaging narrative that delves into its origins, literal meaning, and how it's used to signify surrender or admitting defeat, especially in challenging situations. This phrase, deeply rooted in boxing history where a towel would be thrown into the ring to stop a …
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Dive into the fascinating interplay of language and culture with Bryan Kraft in this episode of Cultural Crossroads. Explore the rich tapestry of idioms from around the globe, uncovering their literal meanings, figurative insights, and intriguing origins. From the melting pot of diversity to the wisdom of cultural proverbs, gain a deeper understand…
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Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s 3 Roman Empires, Jesus Wafers, and Otis Redding’s top ten hit. Support the Show. We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.By Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine
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Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s competitive nature, horsies, the misspellings of the NYTimes online editions and, of course, doom core. Support the Show. We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.…
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