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History of Everyday Sayings

In each episode you discover the surprising history of how sayings we use today came to be long ago. This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits you can use to amaze and impress friends and family.

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8:47

Origin and Meaning of "Hit the Nail on the Head"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2024/05/06

In this episode you and I explore the true meaning and origin of the phrase, "Hit the Nail on the Head". We also look at two other phrases related to hammers and nails.References:Meaning of "Hit the Nail on the Head" from Ginger Software. Link: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/hit-the-nail-on-the-head#"The meaning and origin of the expression: Hit the nail on the head". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/hit-the-nail-on-the-head.html"What is the original meaning

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11:37

Origin of "The Devil Is In The Details"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2024/03/26

In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the phrase, "The devil is in the details".Citations / sources:"What Does The Devil Is in the Details Mean? (Dissecting This Idiom)". "wikiHow". Link: https://www.wikihow.com/The-Devil-Is-in-the-Details#"The Phrase Finder". "The meaning and origin of the expression: The devil is in the details". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/the-devil-is-in-the-details.html"The devil is in the details". "WikiPedia". Link:

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11:07

Origin and True Meaning of "Rule of Thumb"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2024/02/05

In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the phrase, "Rule of Thumb". One discovery I made as I investigated the origin of this phrase is - despite popular belief - in reality it has NOTHING to do with the myth that English law allowed a man to beat his wife with a rod no thicker than his thumb.---Information sources:"The meaning and origin of the expression: Rule of thumb". "The Phrase Finder" online. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/rule-of-thumb.html"On Language;

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15:46

Surprise Words of the Year for 2023

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2024/01/04

In this episode you discover the Word of the Year as identified by Merriam-Webster Dictionary and the Oxford Dictionary along with "runner up" words that nearly took the title.Resources mentioned in this episode:"Word of the Year 2023". Merrium-Webster online. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/word-of-the-yearSara Kuta, "‘Rizz’ Is Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year"; December 3, 2023. Smithsonianmag.com. Article link:

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11:00

Origin and True Meaning of "Quid" - Slang for The...

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/11/22

The slang term for the British Pound is "Quid". How old is that term, what is the origin, and what is the true meaning?Discover the answers to these questions and learn more about "the Quid" and it's history in this episode.---Sources used in this episode:"What Is a Quid? History of the British Pound Sterling (GBP)". "Investopedia". Link: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/quid.asp#citation-3"UNDERSTANDING BRITISH MONEY: WHAT’S A QUID? A SHILLING?". "I Heart Britain". Link:

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12:55

Surprising Origin of "Honeymoon"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/10/08

In this episode you discover the surprising centuries old origin of the term "Honeymoon".Sources cited in this episode:"The Surprising Meaning Of Honeymoon Explained". Dictionary.com. Link: https://www.dictionary.com/e/honeymoon/"THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD "HONEYMOON": WHAT DOES IT MEAN". BatchMead.com. Link: https://www.batchmead.com/blogs/batch/did-mead-coin-the-term-honeymoon"The mysterious origin of the word 'honeymoon'". Insider.com. Link:

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10:44

Origin of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/09/08

In this episode you discover how the phrase, "I heard it through the grapevine" and related sayings came to be. You'll also discover how that phrase led to one of Motown Records most popular song.---Sources for information shared in this episode:"Heard It On The Grapevine" - Ginger Software: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/heard-it-on-the-grapevine/#Lyrics for "I heard it through the grapevine":

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12:02

Origin of the Phrase "Filthy Rich"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/07/10

We have a love - hate relationship with wealth in general and money specifically. Why?In this episode you discover the centuries old source of the phrase heard so often today, "Filthy Rich".---Sources Used in This Episode:Definition of "Filthy Rich" according to Merrium Webster Online: Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filthy%20rich#:~:text=%3A%20extremely%20rich,wealth%20is%20excessive%20or%20offensiveSource of Filthy Rich according Ginger Software: Link:

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10:09

"Give the Devil His Due" - True Meaning and Origin

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/06/07

In this episode you discover the meanings and early sources for the phrase, "Give the devil his due".Sources / Resources:Lyrics to "The Devil Went Down to Georgia". Link: https://genius.com/Charlie-daniels-the-devil-went-down-to-georgia-lyrics"What's the meaning of the phrase 'He will give the Devil his due'?". Phrases.org.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/176900.html"What Does Give the Devil his Due Mean?"; "Writing Explained". Link:

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8:02

Origin of "As American as Apple Pie"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/05/01

Apple pie has become a symbol of the United States. It even played a role in motivating men to enlist in the U.S. Army during World War II.In this episode you discover how the phrase, "As American as Apple Pie" came to be so commonly used and the history of apples and apple pie in America.---References:"Why We Say “As American as Apple Pie”.Link:

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9:23

Origin and Meaning of the Phrase "Wet Blanket"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/03/14

In this episode you discover the original source and meaning for the phrase, "Wet Blanket".---Sources:- "Wet blanket". Grammerist website: Link: https://grammarist.com/idiom/wet-blanket/- "Wet Blanket". Disappering Idioms website: Link: https://disappearingidioms.com/wet-blanket/- "Wet Blanket" Phrase Finder Website: Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/wet-blanket.htmlHost:Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recorded

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7:01

Origin of "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/02/17

In this episode you discover the origen of the phrase, "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day". We trace the history of this frequently used metaphor that extends a thousand years back in time.---Sources:"The Origin of the Saying 'Rome Wasn't Built in a Day'": The "Culture Trip" website: Link: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/the-origin-of-the-saying-rome-wasnt-built-in-a-day/"What's the meaning of the phrase 'Rome wasn't built in a day'?": Phrases.org. Link:

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12:06

Meaning and Origin of "Gaslighting"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2023/01/24

In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the term "Gaslighting". You'll learn how gaslighting is used to manipulate others in ways that can destroy a victim's sense of mental and emotional wellbeing.--- Sources referenced in this episode:Definition and origin: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslighting"What is Gaslighting - Medical News Today"; July 14, 2022; "Medical News Today": Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gaslighting."Gaslighting"; "Britannica

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13:38

Origin of "You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2022/12/05

In this episode you'll discover:- The origin of the saying, "You can't have your cake and eat it too".- The original phrase and when that phrase changed to the one common today.- How this phrase led to the identification and arrest of Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unibomber who terrorized the world for nearly two decades.---Sources:"HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO"; "Today I found out" website: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/01/cake-eat/."The meaning and origin of the expression: You

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8:26

Origin of the Phrase "Common Sense" - It's Older Than...

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2022/11/04

In this episode you discover:- The original meaning of "common sense" and how that meaning changed over time;- The powerful impact of the "Common Sense" pamphlets on the American Revolution;- The surprising home country of the "Common Sense" pamphlets author Thomas Paine;- Opinions about how common "common sense" is; and,- More interesting history tidbits related to the phrase "common sense".---Host:Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---References:Definition of "common sense" in

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12:37

Origin of "Raining Cats and Dogs"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2022/10/12

Discover the history and origin possibilities for the saying, "it's raining cats and dogs". The saying extends back to the 17th Century and has enjoyed use in everyday conversations for centuries.---Sources mentioned in the episode:What is the meaning of "It's Raining Cats and Dogs"?: Phrases.org: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/raining-cats-and-dogs.html---What is the origin of the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs?". Library of Congress:

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7:46

True Meaning and Origin of "Kangaroo Court"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2022/09/01

You've heard the phrase: Kangaroo Court. Discover it's real meaning and origin in this episode.---Host: Stephen Carter; https://www.StressReliefRadio.com | Email: CarterMethod@gmail.comSources:Definition from Merriam-Webster online dictionary:Merriam-webster.com. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kangaroo%20court"Harvard Law Review" article: https://harvardlawreview.org/2021/02/kangaroo-courts/“Christian Science Monitor”:

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10:49

Origin of "More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys"

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2022/08/03

By listening you discover how the sayings, "More fun than a barrel of monkeys" and - bonus - "Barrel of laughs" originated and changed over time.---Timestamps:00:00 - Episode topic;00:20 - Show and host info;00:57 - History of "More fun than a barrel of moneys";07:32 - Origin and history for "Barrel of laughs";10:01 - Listen and subscribe / follow;10:20 - How to contact host Stephen Carter;---Sources:Dictionary.com for "More fun than a barrel of monkeys":

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6:53

Origin and Real Meaning for “Good Enough for...

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2022/06/27

In this episode you discover the origin and true original meaning of “Good enough for government work” You also learn how the meaning changed completely during ensuing years from it’s first use in the early 1900s.—-Host:Stephen Carter. Email contact: CarterMethod@gmail.com. —-Sources:From A History of the Canadian Parliament (the phrase's first appearance is in Parliamentary records on June 8th, 1906) and The Project of War: American Culture During World War 2.Source: "

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8:08

Origin of "Sick as a Dog" and 2 Related Phrases

History of Everyday Sayings ·

2022/06/08

In this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of "Sick as a Dog". You also discover the origins and meanings for "Sick Puppy" and "Sick as a Parrot".----Sources for this investigation:"Sick as a Dog": Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/sick-as-a-dog;Ginger software: Ginger Software: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/sick-as-a-dog/;"Sick Puppy" Phrases.org: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/sick-puppy.html;"As Sick as a Parrot" Phrases.org:

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