if the PHRASE fits

di Brian Foden

An entertaining podcast about the meanings and origins of famous English idioms, proverbs, and other phrases. It's a show for both native English speakers who love the language and upper-intermediate to advanced ESL learners who want to build their vocabulary.

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  • Special Announcement

    Special Announcement

    E53
    01:48

    This isn't exactly an episode. It's really an announcement. First, I'd like to let you know I'll be starting a YouTube version of if the PHRASE fits. It's the same concept and name, but with graphics! Hope you enjoy it. Second, in order to develop the YouTube channel, I'm stepping back from writing and producing the audio podcast. All the podcasts will still be available if you'd like to review any of the previous 52 episodes. Thanks for your support over the last year!

  • New(ish) Slangs: if the PHRASE fits

    New(ish) Slangs: if the PHRASE fits

    E52
    07:27

    Do you know what "Situationship" means? Maybe you're in one and don't even know it. You might know "Phubbing" and "Woke", but do you know their origin stories? Find out in this episode of this entertaining podcast.

  • Accepting the Negative

    Accepting the Negative

    E51
    06:16

    Life isn't all a bowl of cherries. Sometimes, things don't go your way. In this episode, I look at 3 expressions people use to console themselves or others when failure occurs: That's life; There's no use crying over spilt milk, and You can't win 'em all.

  • Famous Misquotes: Idioms & Proverbs Different from the Original Expressions

    Famous Misquotes: Idioms & Proverbs Different from the Original Expressions

    E50
    05:18

    On this episode, find out how the following misquotes were originally stated: We're not in Kansas anymore; Houston, we have a problem, and Money is the root of all evil.

  • More Expressions to Describe People

    More Expressions to Describe People

    E49
    06:07

    In this podcast episode about expressions based on people's habits and behavior, learn the interesting origins of Night owl, Early bird, and Tightwad.