Ep.39 – The Riot Act and Other Historical Idioms
If you’ve ever wondered where some of the most popular English-language idioms come from, this is the episode for you! Sarah covers everything from ancient religious practices to the early days of aviation to eighteenth century theater rivalries.
2 years ago
If you’ve ever wondered where some of the most popular English-language idioms come from, this is the episode for you! Sarah covers everything from ancient religious practices to the early days of aviation to eighteenth century theater rivalries.
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Sources:
- https://www.britannica.com/list/7-everyday-english-idioms-and-where-they-come-from
- https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/blog/exploring-the-origins-of-idioms
- https://www.rd.com/list/idiom-origins/
- https://www.theintrepidguide.com/english-idioms-and-their-origins/
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