if the PHRASE fits

if the PHRASE fits

por Brian Foden

Aprendizaje de idiomas Historia

It's Time Again: Origins of Idioms about Time

Check out these famous phrases all related to time: Time flies; In the blink of an eye; Kill time; Time will tell, In the nick of time

Idioms about Love

Find out about the origins of famous phrases related to everyone's favorite emotion: Head over heels; Love at first sight; Have the hots for someone; Love conquers all; Love is blind.

Decision Time: Origins of Expressions about Making Decisions

In this humorous podcast, find out the meanings and history behind 5 interesting and fun phrases and idioms about decision-making: On the fence; No-brainer; Toss-up; Pros and cons; Flip-flop.

Memorable Idioms: Unforgettable Phrases about Memory

Check out the origins and meanings of 5 idioms all related to memory: On the tip of one's tongue; Rings a bell; Jog one's memory; Draw a blank; Slip one's mind.

Oops! English Expressions about Mistakes: if the PHRASE fits

Learn about why we use idioms and other expressions related to making mistakes. In this episode, the origins of: To err is human, Barking up the wrong tree, Red herring; Eat one's words; Failure is the mother of success.

Expressions related to age: meanings and origins of 5 phrases about old age and youth

In this episode, learn about why we say the following proverbs and idioms: Can't teach a dog new tricks, Over the hill, No spring chicken, Salad days, Make hay while the sun shines.

Going Nowhere Fast: Origins of idioms related to failure.

Learn about the origins and meanings of idioms all related to failure: Stuck in a rut; Spin your wheels; Go nowhere fast; Go round in circles; Comfort zone (OK, this one is not really failing, but it can lead to it). #fun #idioms #history #language #humor

The Seeds of Success: Idioms related to trying hard to succeed.

In episode 15, I look at the following hard-working idioms: Push the envelope; Knuckle down; Pull out all the stops; Go the extra mile; and Go for broke.

if the PHRASE fits: Sports idioms

Check out these idioms that refer to sports in some way and learn about their interesting origins: Ballpark figure/ On the ball/ Drop the ball/ The ball is in one's court/ Give it one's best shot.

If the Phrase fits: Lucky 13 - Origins of idioms based on superstitions

Check out the interesting origins of 5 idioms that all have some basis in superstitious beliefs: Evil eye/ Speak of the Devil/ Knock on Wood/Keep your fingers crossed/ Get off on the wrong foot

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