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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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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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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss beans, the farmer's almanac, and the Great Carolinian Bean Fire. 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 Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the queen, printing typefaces, and the most nursery rhyme idiom with the dirtiest song references. Sources: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.html https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/mind+your+p%27s+and+q%27s https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.html https://thegoodgame…
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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss tailoring, leftover meat, and balancing the budget. Sources: https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ 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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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Latin, the Met Gala, and Casey’s prowess as a golfer. Sources: https://www.fei.org/stories/lifestyle/my-equestrian-life/horses-animal-companions https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/par+for+the+course https://grammarist.com/idiom/par-for-the-course/ https://e…
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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the Bible, The Addams family, and The Matrix. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslight_(1944_film) https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ https://bestlifeonline.com/offensive-sayings/ Support the Show. We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide …
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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss oysters, the price of pearls, and sharp objects. Sources: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/the+world+is+your+oyster https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/the-worlds-your-oyster/ https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/21713/what-is-the-mean…
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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss taking chances, the wind, and hating the sound of their own voices. Sources: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/I+am+throwing+something+to+the+winds https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ https://usadultliteracy.com/2014/05/14/idiom-of-the-week-throw-caution-to-the-wind/ https://idiomorigins.org…
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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss horses, teeth, and Ingrid’s shared birthday with a psychopath. Sources: https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ https://www.upworthy.com/10-common-phrases-that-are-actually-racist-af Support the Show. We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our …
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