https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayingsenHistoryCopyright Stephen Carterhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8d68a8591ef6f4e65a3a589c7500d538.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayingsWed, 05 Aug 2026 22:26:09 +0000Stephen CarterStephen Carterswcarter@aol.comIn 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...falsee936b75a-ccf4-544e-99da-41ca15d19b0bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-kick-the-bucket-and-bucket-list-plus-words-of-the-day--73507988You will learn the origins and true meanings of "Kick the Bucket" and "Bucket List". You'll also learn 3 "words of the day" from authoritative dictionaries.
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Sources: 

"Kick the Bucket (Origin)". Link: https://Grammer-Monster.com.
"Kick the bucket". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/kick-the-bucket.html
"Bucket list". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bucket-list.html
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Sources: 

"Kick the Bucket (Origin)". Link: https://Grammer-Monster.com.
"Kick the bucket". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/kick-the-bucket.html
"Bucket list". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bucket-list.html
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Resource to learn more: "As happy as a clam". Phrase Finder - Phrases.org. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-happy-as-a-clam.html#google_vignette
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Resource to learn more: "As happy as a clam". Phrase Finder - Phrases.org. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-happy-as-a-clam.html#google_vignette
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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---]]>436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-around-robbin-hood-s-barn--72349034In this episode, you discover the meaning and origin of "History of Everyday Sayings". 
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Resources:

"MEANING AND ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE ‘ROUND ROBIN HOOD’S BARN’". WordHistories.net. Link: https://wordhistories.net/2018/12/05/robin-hoods-barn/

"around Robin Hood's barn". Link: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/around_Robin_Hood%27s_barn
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Words of the Day: Redolent and Davenport
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Resources:

"MEANING AND ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE ‘ROUND ROBIN HOOD’S BARN’". WordHistories.net. Link: https://wordhistories.net/2018/12/05/robin-hoods-barn/

"around Robin Hood's barn". Link: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/around_Robin_Hood%27s_barn
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Words of the Day: Redolent and Davenport
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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---]]>515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-a-dog-is-man-s-best-friend-plus-words-of-the-day--71782636In this episode, you discover the history and origin of the saying, "A dog is a man's best friend".
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Sources:

"Man’s best friend". Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mans-best-friend.html#google_vignette

"Man's best friend". "Wikipedia". Link:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_best_friend?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Edwardo Toy, "Man's Best Friend: From Origins to Companions". Link: https://www.nahf.org/article/man-s-best-friend'
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Keywords: history_of_dogs, dog_sayings,
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71782636Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:47:15 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode, you discover the history and origin of the saying, "A dog is a man's best friend". --- Sources: "Man’s best friend". Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mans-best-friend.html#google_vignette "Man's best...In this episode, you discover the history and origin of the saying, "A dog is a man's best friend".
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Sources:

"Man’s best friend". Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mans-best-friend.html#google_vignette

"Man's best friend". "Wikipedia". Link:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_best_friend?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Edwardo Toy, "Man's Best Friend: From Origins to Companions". Link: https://www.nahf.org/article/man-s-best-friend'
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Keywords: history_of_dogs, dog_sayings,
]]>752dog_sayings,history_of_dogsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-in-the-sticks-plus-words-of-the-day--70594395In this episode, you discover the origin and historical meaning of the phrase, "In the sticks". In addition, you'll learn the meaning of our three Words of the Day:

Mea Culpa 
Perspicacious
Prescind
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Resources:

Etymonline.com: "Origin and history of sticks". Link: https://www.etymonline.com/word/sticks
Phrase Finder: "In the sticks". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/in-the-sticks.html
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Mea Culpa 
Perspicacious
Prescind
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Resources:

Etymonline.com: "Origin and history of sticks". Link: https://www.etymonline.com/word/sticks
Phrase Finder: "In the sticks". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/in-the-sticks.html
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Host info: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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---]]>581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-longer-than-a-country-mile--69744626In this episode, you discover the origin and meaning of, "Longer Than a Country Mile". In addition, you'll discover the meaning of two Words of the Day, Gargantuan and Ergophobia.
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Resources:

"What Is a Country Mile? – Origin & Meaning". "Grammarist.com". Link: https://grammarist.com/idiom/country-mile/

"A Country Mile - What's the meaning of the phrase 'A country mile'?". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-country-mile.html#google_vignette
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Resources:

"What Is a Country Mile? – Origin & Meaning". "Grammarist.com". Link: https://grammarist.com/idiom/country-mile/

"A Country Mile - What's the meaning of the phrase 'A country mile'?". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-country-mile.html#google_vignette
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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In addition to the "Under My Thumb" and "Under The Thumb" phrases, you'll discover the Words of the Year from Merriam-Webster and the Oxford English Dictionaries.
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Resources:

"Under the Thumb". "Phrase Finder" - Phrases.org.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/under-the-thumb.html

"Under someone's thumb". "The Free Dictionary". Link: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/under+someone%27s+thumb

"Under one's thumb". "LanGeek English".  Link: https://dictionary.langeek.co/en/word/214361?entry=under%20thumb

"2025 Word of the Year: Slop" - Merriam-Webster.com. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/word-of-the-year

"Oxford Word of the Year 2025". "Oxford University Press". Link: https://corp.oup.com/word-of-the-year/
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Host: 

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com.. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69291424Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:19:40 +0000Stephen CarterIn 1966, the Rolling Stones recorded "Under My Thumb". What is the centuries-old origin of the phrase "Under The Thumb," and why do so many supposed experts get the origin wrong? In addition to the "Under My Thumb" and "Under The Thumb" phrases,...In 1966, the Rolling Stones recorded "Under My Thumb". What is the centuries-old origin of the phrase "Under The Thumb," and why do so many supposed experts get the origin wrong?

In addition to the "Under My Thumb" and "Under The Thumb" phrases, you'll discover the Words of the Year from Merriam-Webster and the Oxford English Dictionaries.
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Resources:

"Under the Thumb". "Phrase Finder" - Phrases.org.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/under-the-thumb.html

"Under someone's thumb". "The Free Dictionary". Link: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/under+someone%27s+thumb

"Under one's thumb". "LanGeek English".  Link: https://dictionary.langeek.co/en/word/214361?entry=under%20thumb

"2025 Word of the Year: Slop" - Merriam-Webster.com. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/word-of-the-year

"Oxford Word of the Year 2025". "Oxford University Press". Link: https://corp.oup.com/word-of-the-year/
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Host: 

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com.. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.]]>887rolling_stonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-red-handed-plus-words-of-the-day--68995033In this episode you discover the origin and meaning of the 600-year old phrase, "Red-Handed" and how it entered Western legal proceedings. 
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Resources and citations:

"Caught Red-Handed". GingerSoftware.com. Link: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/caught-red-handed

"The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'". "How Stuff Works". Link: https://people.howstuffworks.com/caught-red-handed.htm#

"Caught red-handed". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/caught-red-handed.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Scottish Law, Scotland,
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68995033Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:46:09 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the origin and meaning of the 600-year old phrase, "Red-Handed" and how it entered Western legal proceedings.  --- Resources and citations: "Caught Red-Handed". GingerSoftware.com. Link:...In this episode you discover the origin and meaning of the 600-year old phrase, "Red-Handed" and how it entered Western legal proceedings. 
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Resources and citations:

"Caught Red-Handed". GingerSoftware.com. Link: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/caught-red-handed

"The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'". "How Stuff Works". Link: https://people.howstuffworks.com/caught-red-handed.htm#

"Caught red-handed". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/caught-red-handed.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Scottish Law, Scotland,
]]>587scotland,scottish_lawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meaning-and-surprising-origin-of-black-friday-plus-word-of-the-day--68744948In this episode you discover the meaning and surprising origin of the phrase, "Black Friday". You'll learn how merchants conspired to change it's negative original connotation to one they thought was far more positive. Did it work? 

References:

"Why Is It Called Black Friday?". Britannica.com. Link: https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-friday

"Black Friday (shopping)". Wikipedia.com. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)

"Black Friday History: The Dark True Story Behind The Name". Huffpost.com. Link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-friday-history-why-is-it-called-black-friday_l_5d951322e4b02911e1154386

"Thanksgiving: From Local Harvests to National Holiday". Smithsonian - SI.edu. Link: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/thanksgiving/history

"The History of Thanksgiving in Canada". Canadianhistory.ca. Link: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/the-history-of-thanksgiving-in-canada
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Host:

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Keywords:

Philadelphia, Thanksgiving, holiday_shopping,
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68744948Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:29:24 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the meaning and surprising origin of the phrase, "Black Friday". You'll learn how merchants conspired to change it's negative original connotation to one they thought was far more positive. Did it work?  References: "Why...In this episode you discover the meaning and surprising origin of the phrase, "Black Friday". You'll learn how merchants conspired to change it's negative original connotation to one they thought was far more positive. Did it work? 

References:

"Why Is It Called Black Friday?". Britannica.com. Link: https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-it-called-black-friday

"Black Friday (shopping)". Wikipedia.com. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping)

"Black Friday History: The Dark True Story Behind The Name". Huffpost.com. Link: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-friday-history-why-is-it-called-black-friday_l_5d951322e4b02911e1154386

"Thanksgiving: From Local Harvests to National Holiday". Smithsonian - SI.edu. Link: https://www.si.edu/spotlight/thanksgiving/history

"The History of Thanksgiving in Canada". Canadianhistory.ca. Link: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/arts-culture-society/the-history-of-thanksgiving-in-canada
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone Rode Procaster (close miced).
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Keywords:

Philadelphia, Thanksgiving, holiday_shopping,
]]>752holiday_shopping,philadelphia,thanksgivingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-raising-cain-plus-word-of-the-day--68168342
Resources for further study:

"What is the meaning of the phrase raising Cain?". GotQuestions.org. Link: https://www.gotquestions.org/raising-Cain.html

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'Raise Cain'?". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/raising-cain.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Keywords:

Cain, Abel, Bible, Old Testament, Genesis,
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68168342Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:32:37 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode, you discover the origin and true meaning of "Raising Cain". Resources for further study: "What is the meaning of the phrase raising Cain?". GotQuestions.org. Link: https://www.gotquestions.org/raising-Cain.html "What's the meaning...
Resources for further study:

"What is the meaning of the phrase raising Cain?". GotQuestions.org. Link: https://www.gotquestions.org/raising-Cain.html

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'Raise Cain'?". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/raising-cain.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Keywords:

Cain, Abel, Bible, Old Testament, Genesis,
]]>580abel,bible,cain,genesis,old_testamentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-pie-in-the-sky-plus-word-of-the-day--67852342
Resources:

"Pie In The Sky: Definition, Meaning, and Origin". "U.S. Dictionary". Link: https://usdictionary.com/idioms/pie-in-the-sky/

"Pie in the sky". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/pie-in-the-sky.html

"Joe Hill- The Preacher and the Slave (Performed by Utah Phillips). YouTube.com. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2tyW-68iik&list=RDM2tyW-68iik&start_radio=1
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Key word: Joe Hill,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67852342Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:38:22 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the phrase, "Pie in the Sky". In addition, you'll discover the meaning of two vocabulary words, Lugubrious and Montage. Resources: "Pie In The Sky: Definition, Meaning, and Origin". "U.S....
Resources:

"Pie In The Sky: Definition, Meaning, and Origin". "U.S. Dictionary". Link: https://usdictionary.com/idioms/pie-in-the-sky/

"Pie in the sky". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/pie-in-the-sky.html

"Joe Hill- The Preacher and the Slave (Performed by Utah Phillips). YouTube.com. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2tyW-68iik&list=RDM2tyW-68iik&start_radio=1
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Key word: Joe Hill,]]>570joe_hillfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-paint-the-town-plus-word-of-the-day--67074852In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of "Paint the town" and "Paint the town red". 

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Sources:

"Paint the town red". Phrases.org. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/paint-the-town-red.html

"A HYPOTHESIS AS TO THE ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE ‘TO PAINT THE TOWN RED’".  "Word Histories". https://wordhistories.net/2016/08/26/paint-the-town-red/#:~:text=7%2D:%20A%20SPREE%20AT%20MELTON%20MOWBRAY%2C%20LEICESTERSHIRE%2C%20IN%201837&text=an%20actual%20piece%20of%20drunken,and%20only%20Paint%20at%20Night.&text=Untouched%20by%20something%20most%20appalling

"Why do we say ‘Paint the town red’?". "History Extra". Link: https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/paint-town-red-why-say-origins-meaning-history/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:

Paint the town red,  Marquis_of_Waterford,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67074852Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:15:28 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of "Paint the town" and "Paint the town red".  --- Sources: "Paint the town red". Phrases.org. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/paint-the-town-red.html "A HYPOTHESIS AS TO THE ORIGIN...In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of "Paint the town" and "Paint the town red". 

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Sources:

"Paint the town red". Phrases.org. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/paint-the-town-red.html

"A HYPOTHESIS AS TO THE ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE ‘TO PAINT THE TOWN RED’".  "Word Histories". https://wordhistories.net/2016/08/26/paint-the-town-red/#:~:text=7%2D:%20A%20SPREE%20AT%20MELTON%20MOWBRAY%2C%20LEICESTERSHIRE%2C%20IN%201837&text=an%20actual%20piece%20of%20drunken,and%20only%20Paint%20at%20Night.&text=Untouched%20by%20something%20most%20appalling

"Why do we say ‘Paint the town red’?". "History Extra". Link: https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/paint-town-red-why-say-origins-meaning-history/
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Paint the town red,  Marquis_of_Waterford,]]>600marquis_of_waterford,paint_the_town_redfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-dead-ringer-plus-word-of-the-day--66579042In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the saying, "Dead Ringer". You also learn the false persistent myth - spread on Facebook - as to the origin of the phrase.

Word of the day: Rubicon. Definition and history shared in episode.
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Sources:

"Phrase origins linked to burials is dead wrong" by David Williams. AAP FactCheck. Link: https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/phrase-origins-linked-to-burials-is-dead-wrong/



"A Dead Ringer". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/dead-ringer.html
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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rubicon, crossing_the_rubicon, graveyard_shift, saved_by_the_bell,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66579042Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:38:38 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the saying, "Dead Ringer". You also learn the false persistent myth - spread on Facebook - as to the origin of the phrase. Word of the day: Rubicon. Definition and history shared in episode....In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the saying, "Dead Ringer". You also learn the false persistent myth - spread on Facebook - as to the origin of the phrase.

Word of the day: Rubicon. Definition and history shared in episode.
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Sources:

"Phrase origins linked to burials is dead wrong" by David Williams. AAP FactCheck. Link: https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/phrase-origins-linked-to-burials-is-dead-wrong/



"A Dead Ringer". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/dead-ringer.html
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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rubicon, crossing_the_rubicon, graveyard_shift, saved_by_the_bell,]]>700crossing_the_rubicon,graveyard_shift,rubicon,saved_by_the_bellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-get-your-ducks-in-a-row-plus-word-of-the-day--65975312In this episode you discover the meaning and reported potential origins of the saying, "Get Your Ducks in a Row". You also discover this episode's "Word of the Day", Magnanimous.

Sources:

"Why Do We Say “Get Your Ducks in a Row”?". WordSmarts.com. Link: https://wordsmarts.com/ducks-in-a-row/

"Museum Minute: The surprising origin of the phrase, ‘get your ducks in a row'". WyomingPublicMedia.org. Link: https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/show/wyoming-minute/2024-06-06/the-surprising-origin-of-the-phrase-get-your-ducks-in-a-row

"Ducks in a Row – Meaning and Origin". Grammarist.com. Link: https://grammarist.com/idiom/get-ones-ducks-in-a-row-and-have-ones-ducks-in-a-row/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65975312Wed, 07 May 2025 16:13:00 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the meaning and reported potential origins of the saying, "Get Your Ducks in a Row". You also discover this episode's "Word of the Day", Magnanimous. Sources: "Why Do We Say “Get Your Ducks in a Row”?". WordSmarts.com....In this episode you discover the meaning and reported potential origins of the saying, "Get Your Ducks in a Row". You also discover this episode's "Word of the Day", Magnanimous.

Sources:

"Why Do We Say “Get Your Ducks in a Row”?". WordSmarts.com. Link: https://wordsmarts.com/ducks-in-a-row/

"Museum Minute: The surprising origin of the phrase, ‘get your ducks in a row'". WyomingPublicMedia.org. Link: https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/show/wyoming-minute/2024-06-06/the-surprising-origin-of-the-phrase-get-your-ducks-in-a-row

"Ducks in a Row – Meaning and Origin". Grammarist.com. Link: https://grammarist.com/idiom/get-ones-ducks-in-a-row-and-have-ones-ducks-in-a-row/
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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]]>650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-spill-the-beans-and-spill-the-tea--65287474In this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of the sayings, "Spill the Beans" and "Spill the Tea".  

References for more information:

"Where Does the Phrase 'Spilling the Beans' Come From?". "Readers Digest. Link: "https://www.rd.com/article/spill-the-beans-meaning/

"Spill the Beans | Meaning, Origin & Examples". Quillbot.com. Link: https://quillbot.com/blog/idioms/spill-the-beans/

“Spill the Tea” – Meaning & Origin (With Examples). "GrammerHow.com". Link: https://grammarhow.com/spill-the-tea-meaning-origin/
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Host: 

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
---]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65287474Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:48:20 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of the sayings, "Spill the Beans" and "Spill the Tea".   References for more information: "Where Does the Phrase 'Spilling the Beans' Come From?". "Readers Digest. Link:...In this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of the sayings, "Spill the Beans" and "Spill the Tea".  

References for more information:

"Where Does the Phrase 'Spilling the Beans' Come From?". "Readers Digest. Link: "https://www.rd.com/article/spill-the-beans-meaning/

"Spill the Beans | Meaning, Origin & Examples". Quillbot.com. Link: https://quillbot.com/blog/idioms/spill-the-beans/

“Spill the Tea” – Meaning & Origin (With Examples). "GrammerHow.com". Link: https://grammarhow.com/spill-the-tea-meaning-origin/
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Host: 

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Resources:

"Take It With a Grain of Salt | Meaning & Examples". Quilbot.com. Link: https://quillbot.com/blog/idioms/take-it-with-a-grain-of-salt/

"Where Did the Phrase “Take It with a Grain of Salt” Come From?". Reader's Digest. Link: https://www.rd.com/article/take-it-with-a-grain-of-salt/

"The Ancient Origins Behind The Phrase 'Grain Of Salt'
Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1170576/the-ancient-origins-behind-the-phrase-grain-of-salt/

"Take This Article with a Grain of Salt".  Link: https://allthewhyser.wordpress.com/2021/10/11/take-this-article-with-a-grain-of-salt/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amedus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: ProAR C-414.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64733731Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:32:52 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode, you discover the origin and true meaning of the phrase, "Take it with a grain of salt". --- Resources: "Take It With a Grain of Salt | Meaning & Examples". Quilbot.com. Link:...---

Resources:

"Take It With a Grain of Salt | Meaning & Examples". Quilbot.com. Link: https://quillbot.com/blog/idioms/take-it-with-a-grain-of-salt/

"Where Did the Phrase “Take It with a Grain of Salt” Come From?". Reader's Digest. Link: https://www.rd.com/article/take-it-with-a-grain-of-salt/

"The Ancient Origins Behind The Phrase 'Grain Of Salt'
Read More: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1170576/the-ancient-origins-behind-the-phrase-grain-of-salt/

"Take This Article with a Grain of Salt".  Link: https://allthewhyser.wordpress.com/2021/10/11/take-this-article-with-a-grain-of-salt/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amedus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: ProAR C-414.]]>510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-double-dog-dare--64322548---

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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Resources:

"Double-dog dare".  Website: Phrases.org.uk. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/26/messages/1216.html

"Where Does the Term ‘Double Dog Dare’ Come From?". Mental Floss. Link: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/double-dog-dare-origins#:~:text=All%20it%20really%20takes%20is,the%20dreaded%20triple%20dog%20dare.

"go to the dogs". Vocabulary.com. Link: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/go%20to%20the%20dogs#

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64322548Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:58:11 +0000Stephen CarterAs youngsters interact, sooner or later one young person will challenge another to do something dangerous, stupid, or pointless. Phrases like, "I dare you", "I double dare you", and - when those words don't get the desired effect - the challenge will...---

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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Resources:

"Double-dog dare".  Website: Phrases.org.uk. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/26/messages/1216.html

"Where Does the Term ‘Double Dog Dare’ Come From?". Mental Floss. Link: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/double-dog-dare-origins#:~:text=All%20it%20really%20takes%20is,the%20dreaded%20triple%20dog%20dare.

"go to the dogs". Vocabulary.com. Link: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/go%20to%20the%20dogs#

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]]>640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-true-meaning-of-a-fly-in-the-ointment--63613902In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the phrase, "The fly in the ointment".
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References:

"A fly in the ointmen". "Grammarphobia". Link: https://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2021/04/fly-in-the-ointment.html

"A fly in the ointment". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/fly-in-the-ointment.html

"Weather Words: Fly In The Ointment". "Weather Underground". Link: https://www.wunderground.com/article/science/weather-explainers/news/2025-01-03-weather-words-fly-in-the-ointment-2024

"Fly in the ointment". Wikipedia.org. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_in_the_ointment
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Recorded with Ocenaudio. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Spectral edits with Ocenaudio. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63613902Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:53:44 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the phrase, "The fly in the ointment". --- References: "A fly in the ointmen". "Grammarphobia". Link: https://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2021/04/fly-in-the-ointment.html "A fly in the...In this episode you discover the true meaning and origin of the phrase, "The fly in the ointment".
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References:

"A fly in the ointmen". "Grammarphobia". Link: https://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2021/04/fly-in-the-ointment.html

"A fly in the ointment". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/fly-in-the-ointment.html

"Weather Words: Fly In The Ointment". "Weather Underground". Link: https://www.wunderground.com/article/science/weather-explainers/news/2025-01-03-weather-words-fly-in-the-ointment-2024

"Fly in the ointment". Wikipedia.org. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_in_the_ointment
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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]]>554falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-bury-the-hatchet--63004339In this episode you'll discover the meaning and origin of the phrase, "Bury the Hatchet".

Sources:

"'Stand your butt up': Fistfight nearly breaks out during Senate hearing until Bernie Sanders steps in". NBC News. Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/stand-butt-fistfight-nearly-breaks-senate-hearing-bernie-sanders-steps-rcna125140

"Hatchet". Wikipedia.org. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchet#:~:text=A%20hatchet%20(from%20the%20Old,hammerhead%20on%20the%20other%20side.

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'Bury the hatchet'?" PhrasesFinder.com.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bury-the-hatchet.html#google_vignette

"Burying the hatchet". Wikipedia.org. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burying_the_hatchet
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63004339Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:06:37 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you'll discover the meaning and origin of the phrase, "Bury the Hatchet". Sources: "'Stand your butt up': Fistfight nearly breaks out during Senate hearing until Bernie Sanders steps in". NBC News. Link:...In this episode you'll discover the meaning and origin of the phrase, "Bury the Hatchet".

Sources:

"'Stand your butt up': Fistfight nearly breaks out during Senate hearing until Bernie Sanders steps in". NBC News. Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/stand-butt-fistfight-nearly-breaks-senate-hearing-bernie-sanders-steps-rcna125140

"Hatchet". Wikipedia.org. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchet#:~:text=A%20hatchet%20(from%20the%20Old,hammerhead%20on%20the%20other%20side.

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'Bury the hatchet'?" PhrasesFinder.com.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bury-the-hatchet.html#google_vignette

"Burying the hatchet". Wikipedia.org. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burying_the_hatchet
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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]]>664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-words-phrases-and-slang-added-to-dictionaries-in-2024--62440927Merriam-Webster dictionary added 200 words and phrases in 2024. Other dictionaries added even more. 

In this episode you and I explore some of the new most interesting and unusual words, phases, and slang that have found there way into dictionaries and daily use.
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Sources cited in this episode:

"Origin and Real Meaning for 'Good Enough for Government Work'". Podcast epiisode from "History of Everyday Sayings". Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/origin-and-real-meaning-for-good-enough-for-government-work/id1496058540?i=1000567862353

"‘Bed Rotting,’ ‘Girl Dinner,’ and Dictionary.com’s New 2024 Words". Time.com. Link: https://time.com/6694485/bed-rotting-girl-dinner-barbiecore-dictionary-words/

"Winter 2023 New Words: “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once”". Dictionary.com. Link: https://www.dictionary.com/e/new-dictionary-words-winter-2023/

"A Guide to American Slang Words in 2024". Shorelight.com. Link: https://shorelight.com/student-stories/a-guide-to-american-slang-words-in-2024/

"Teen Slang Words in 2024: A Dictionary for Parents". Parents.com. Link: https://www.parents.com/teen-slang-dictionary-for-parents-8547711#:~:text=Dope%20%2D%20Cool%20or%20awesome

"‘Touch grass,’ ‘For You page’: See 200 new words and phrases added to Merriam-Webster". NPR.org. Link: https://www.npr.org/2024/10/04/g-s1-26417/new-words-phrases-added-merriam-webster

"200 New Words and Definitions Added to Merriam-Webster.com". Merriam-Webster.com. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/new-words-in-the-dictionary
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Key words: Wordsmith, logophile, ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62440927Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:53:11 +0000Stephen CarterMerriam-Webster dictionary added 200 words and phrases in 2024. Other dictionaries added even more.  In this episode you and I explore some of the new most interesting and unusual words, phases, and slang that have found there way into dictionaries...Merriam-Webster dictionary added 200 words and phrases in 2024. Other dictionaries added even more. 

In this episode you and I explore some of the new most interesting and unusual words, phases, and slang that have found there way into dictionaries and daily use.
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Sources cited in this episode:

"Origin and Real Meaning for 'Good Enough for Government Work'". Podcast epiisode from "History of Everyday Sayings". Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/origin-and-real-meaning-for-good-enough-for-government-work/id1496058540?i=1000567862353

"‘Bed Rotting,’ ‘Girl Dinner,’ and Dictionary.com’s New 2024 Words". Time.com. Link: https://time.com/6694485/bed-rotting-girl-dinner-barbiecore-dictionary-words/

"Winter 2023 New Words: “Everything, Everywhere, All At Once”". Dictionary.com. Link: https://www.dictionary.com/e/new-dictionary-words-winter-2023/

"A Guide to American Slang Words in 2024". Shorelight.com. Link: https://shorelight.com/student-stories/a-guide-to-american-slang-words-in-2024/

"Teen Slang Words in 2024: A Dictionary for Parents". Parents.com. Link: https://www.parents.com/teen-slang-dictionary-for-parents-8547711#:~:text=Dope%20%2D%20Cool%20or%20awesome

"‘Touch grass,’ ‘For You page’: See 200 new words and phrases added to Merriam-Webster". NPR.org. Link: https://www.npr.org/2024/10/04/g-s1-26417/new-words-phrases-added-merriam-webster

"200 New Words and Definitions Added to Merriam-Webster.com". Merriam-Webster.com. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/new-words-in-the-dictionary
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Key words: Wordsmith, logophile, ]]>1400logophile,wordsmithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-fish-or-cut-bait--62180002In this episode you discover the original meaning, the current meaning, and origin of the phrase, "Fish or Cut Bait".
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Sources - citations:

Author Candace Osmond; from "GRAMMARIST". "Fish or Cut Bait – Meaning, Synonym and Origin". Link: https://grammarist.com/idiom/fish-or-cut-bait/

"Fish or cut bait". "Dictionary.com". Link: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fish-or-cut-bait

"Fish or cut bait". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/fish-or-cut-bait.html

Various sources identified by "Bing.com". Link: https://www.bing.com/search?q=origin+of+%22Fish+or+cut+bait%22&form=ANNTH1&refig=8AC3DABB399F4FAF90ADF72435A6CD44&pc=U531
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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---]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62180002Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:23:25 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the original meaning, the current meaning, and origin of the phrase, "Fish or Cut Bait". --- Sources - citations: Author Candace Osmond; from "GRAMMARIST". "Fish or Cut Bait – Meaning, Synonym and Origin". Link:...In this episode you discover the original meaning, the current meaning, and origin of the phrase, "Fish or Cut Bait".
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Sources - citations:

Author Candace Osmond; from "GRAMMARIST". "Fish or Cut Bait – Meaning, Synonym and Origin". Link: https://grammarist.com/idiom/fish-or-cut-bait/

"Fish or cut bait". "Dictionary.com". Link: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fish-or-cut-bait

"Fish or cut bait". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/fish-or-cut-bait.html

Various sources identified by "Bing.com". Link: https://www.bing.com/search?q=origin+of+%22Fish+or+cut+bait%22&form=ANNTH1&refig=8AC3DABB399F4FAF90ADF72435A6CD44&pc=U531
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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---]]>668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-leave-no-stone-unturned--61105323In this episode you and I investigate the origin and meaning of "Leave no stone unturned". You'll discover it's how it's history extends back more than 2,000 years and when it found it's way into English.
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Sources:

"Leave no stone unturned". Dictionary.com. Link: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/leave--no--stone--unturned#

"Leave No Stone Unturned". "TheIdioms.com". Link: https://www.theidioms.com/leave-no-stone-unturned/#google_vignette

"The Origin of the Phrase "Leave No Stone Unturned": Unraveling It's History and Meaning". Link: https://symbolgenie.com/origin-of-phrase-leave-no-stone-unturned/

"Meaning and origin of ‘to leave no stone unturned’". WordHistories.net. Link: https://wordhistories.net/2017/03/24/to-leave-no-stone-unturned/
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61105323Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:30:49 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you and I investigate the origin and meaning of "Leave no stone unturned". You'll discover it's how it's history extends back more than 2,000 years and when it found it's way into English. --- Sources: "Leave no stone unturned"....In this episode you and I investigate the origin and meaning of "Leave no stone unturned". You'll discover it's how it's history extends back more than 2,000 years and when it found it's way into English.
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Sources:

"Leave no stone unturned". Dictionary.com. Link: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/leave--no--stone--unturned#

"Leave No Stone Unturned". "TheIdioms.com". Link: https://www.theidioms.com/leave-no-stone-unturned/#google_vignette

"The Origin of the Phrase "Leave No Stone Unturned": Unraveling It's History and Meaning". Link: https://symbolgenie.com/origin-of-phrase-leave-no-stone-unturned/

"Meaning and origin of ‘to leave no stone unturned’". WordHistories.net. Link: https://wordhistories.net/2017/03/24/to-leave-no-stone-unturned/
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]]>661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-by-hook-or-by-crook--60767698
Sources:

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'By hook or by crook'?". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/by-hook-or-by-crook.html

"Definition of 'crook'". "Collins Dictionary". Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/crook
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60767698Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:03:09 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the defination and origin history of the saying, "By Hook or by Crook". We also look at the historical use of "Crook" and "Crooked". Sources: "What's the meaning of the phrase 'By hook or by crook'?". "Phrase Finder"....
Sources:

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'By hook or by crook'?". "Phrase Finder". Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/by-hook-or-by-crook.html

"Definition of 'crook'". "Collins Dictionary". Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/crook
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]]>635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-if-wishes-were-horses-beggars-would-ride--60313685In this episode you discover the meaning and origin of this centuries old phrase, "If Wishes Were Horses, Beggars Would Ride".  You'll also learn other surprising related sayings.
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Sources:

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/if-wishes-were-horses-beggers-would-ride.html

"IF WISHES WERE HORSES, BEGGARS WOULD RIDE".  "The Idioms". Link: https://www.theidioms.com/if-wishes-were-horses-beggars-would-ride/

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". Wikipedia. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_wishes_were_horses,_beggars_would_ride#:~:text=%22If%20wishes%20were%20horses%2C%20beggars,would%20have%20everything%20they%20wanted.

If Wishes Were Horses - The Salon. Link: https://ifwishes.com/about-the-name/

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William Camden, James Carmichael, 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60313685Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:53:07 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the meaning and origin of this centuries old phrase, "If Wishes Were Horses, Beggars Would Ride".  You'll also learn other surprising related sayings. --- Sources: "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". Phrase...In this episode you discover the meaning and origin of this centuries old phrase, "If Wishes Were Horses, Beggars Would Ride".  You'll also learn other surprising related sayings.
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Sources:

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". Phrase Finder. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/if-wishes-were-horses-beggers-would-ride.html

"IF WISHES WERE HORSES, BEGGARS WOULD RIDE".  "The Idioms". Link: https://www.theidioms.com/if-wishes-were-horses-beggars-would-ride/

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". Wikipedia. Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_wishes_were_horses,_beggars_would_ride#:~:text=%22If%20wishes%20were%20horses%2C%20beggars,would%20have%20everything%20they%20wanted.

If Wishes Were Horses - The Salon. Link: https://ifwishes.com/about-the-name/

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William Camden, James Carmichael, 
]]>724james_carmichael,william_camdenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-hit-the-nail-on-the-head--59873489
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 of the phrase "to hit the nail on the head"? Where does this idiom originate from?". Quara.com. Link: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-original-meaning-of-the-phrase-to-hit-the-nail-on-the-head-Where-does-this-idiom-originate-from

Japanese saying: "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." WikiPedia.com. Link: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/the_nail_that_sticks_out_gets_hammered_down#:~:text=(idiomatic)%20Those%20who%20are%20too,criticized%20or%20sanctioned%20by%20others.

"Nail in the / someone's coffin". "Merrium-Webster". Link: https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/a%20nail%20in%20the%2Fsomeone%27s%20coffin#:~:text=idiom,nail%20in%20her%20coffin%20today.

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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 of the phrase "to hit the nail on the head"? Where does this idiom originate from?". Quara.com. Link: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-original-meaning-of-the-phrase-to-hit-the-nail-on-the-head-Where-does-this-idiom-originate-from

Japanese saying: "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." WikiPedia.com. Link: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/the_nail_that_sticks_out_gets_hammered_down#:~:text=(idiomatic)%20Those%20who%20are%20too,criticized%20or%20sanctioned%20by%20others.

"Nail in the / someone's coffin". "Merrium-Webster". Link: https://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/a%20nail%20in%20the%2Fsomeone%27s%20coffin#:~:text=idiom,nail%20in%20her%20coffin%20today.

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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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_devil_is_in_the_details#cite_note-Titelman-1
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59182243Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:42:33 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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:...
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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_devil_is_in_the_details#cite_note-Titelman-1
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]]>697falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-true-meaning-of-rule-of-thumb--58576089".
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.
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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; Misrule of Thumb" by William Safire, January 25, 1998; "New York Times". Link: https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/25/magazine/on-language-misrule-of-thumb.html#
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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.
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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; Misrule of Thumb" by William Safire, January 25, 1998; "New York Times". Link: https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/25/magazine/on-language-misrule-of-thumb.html#
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Stephen Carter - Website for this and other shows: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

"Word of the Year 2023". Merrium-Webster online. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/word-of-the-year

Sara Kuta, "‘Rizz’ Is Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year"; December 3, 2023. Smithsonianmag.com. Article link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rizz-is-oxfords-2023-word-of-the-year-180983367/#:~:text=“Rizz”—a%20shortened%20version,dictionary%20publisher%20unveiled%20this%20week.
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Key words:

Oxford Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Rizz, Authentic,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58200305Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:16:51 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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"....
Resources mentioned in this episode:

"Word of the Year 2023". Merrium-Webster online. Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/word-of-the-year

Sara Kuta, "‘Rizz’ Is Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year"; December 3, 2023. Smithsonianmag.com. Article link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rizz-is-oxfords-2023-word-of-the-year-180983367/#:~:text=“Rizz”—a%20shortened%20version,dictionary%20publisher%20unveiled%20this%20week.
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Key words:

Oxford Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Rizz, Authentic,]]>946authentic,merriam-webster_dictionary,oxford_dictionary,rizzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-true-meaning-of-quid-slang-for-the-british-pound--57768164
Discover the answers to these questions and learn more about "the Quid" and it's history in this episode.
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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: https://www.iheartbritain.com/understanding-british-money-whats-a-quid-a-shilling/

"A short history of the pound". "BBC.com. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-26169070
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Key words:

money, British Pound Sterling, history of money, shilling, pence, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57768164Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:21:55 +0000Stephen CarterThe 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...
Discover the answers to these questions and learn more about "the Quid" and it's history in this episode.
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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: https://www.iheartbritain.com/understanding-british-money-whats-a-quid-a-shilling/

"A short history of the pound". "BBC.com. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-26169070
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Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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Key words:

money, British Pound Sterling, history of money, shilling, pence, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom,]]>660british_pound,england,great_britain,history_of_money,money,pence,shilling,united_kingdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surprising-origin-of-honeymoon--57155778
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: https://www.insider.com/honeymoon-word-meaning-etymology-2017-3

"Where Does the Term "Honeymoon" Come From?". "MentalFloss.com. Link: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54075/where-does-term-honeymoon-come

"The surprising history behind honeymoons". nypost.com. https://nypost.com/2017/04/24/the-surprising-history-behind-honeymoons/
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Key words:

marriage, midevil history, bride, groom,
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57155778Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:21:20 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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...
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: https://www.insider.com/honeymoon-word-meaning-etymology-2017-3

"Where Does the Term "Honeymoon" Come From?". "MentalFloss.com. Link: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54075/where-does-term-honeymoon-come

"The surprising history behind honeymoons". nypost.com. https://nypost.com/2017/04/24/the-surprising-history-behind-honeymoons/
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marriage, midevil history, bride, groom,
]]>775bride,groom,marriage,medevil,medieval_historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine--56737788
You'll also discover how that phrase led to one of Motown Records most popular song.
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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": https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lyrics+for+%22I+heard+it+through+the+grapevine%22&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

"I Heard it Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye - Song Facts: https://www.songfacts.com/facts/marvin-gaye/i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine#:~:text=Songfacts®%3A,Norman%20Whitfield%20and%20Barrett%20Strong.

"The meaning and origin of the expression: Heard it through the grapevine"; Phrases.org.uk: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/heard-it-through-the-grapevine.html#google_vignette

"Why Do We Say We 'Heard It Through the Grapevine'": Mental Floss: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/heard-it-through-the-grapevine-phrase-origins#
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telegraph, Marvin Gaye, Motown Records, Barry Gordy, Gladys Knight,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56737788Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:30:18 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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:...
You'll also discover how that phrase led to one of Motown Records most popular song.
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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": https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lyrics+for+%22I+heard+it+through+the+grapevine%22&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

"I Heard it Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye - Song Facts: https://www.songfacts.com/facts/marvin-gaye/i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine#:~:text=Songfacts®%3A,Norman%20Whitfield%20and%20Barrett%20Strong.

"The meaning and origin of the expression: Heard it through the grapevine"; Phrases.org.uk: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/heard-it-through-the-grapevine.html#google_vignette

"Why Do We Say We 'Heard It Through the Grapevine'": Mental Floss: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/heard-it-through-the-grapevine-phrase-origins#
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Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

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Recorded with Cleanfeed. Edits with Twisted Wave and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

telegraph, Marvin Gaye, Motown Records, Barry Gordy, Gladys Knight,]]>644barry_gordy,gladys_knight,marvin_gaye,motown_records,telegraphfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-the-phrase-filthy-rich--56051343In this episode you discover the centuries old source of the phrase heard so often today, "Filthy Rich".
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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%20offensive

Source of Filthy Rich according Ginger Software: Link: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/filthy-rich/

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'Filthy rich'?" according to Phrases.org.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/filthy-rich.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits with Ocenaudio. Additional edits with Audacity. Noise and reverb reduction with Hush. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

lucra, money, wealth, rich,
---]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56051343Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:02:53 +0000Stephen CarterWe 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...In this episode you discover the centuries old source of the phrase heard so often today, "Filthy Rich".
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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%20offensive

Source of Filthy Rich according Ginger Software: Link: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/filthy-rich/

"What's the meaning of the phrase 'Filthy rich'?" according to Phrases.org.UK. Link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/filthy-rich.html
---

Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits with Ocenaudio. Additional edits with Audacity. Noise and reverb reduction with Hush. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

lucra, money, wealth, rich,
---]]>722hate-the-rich,lucra,money,rich,wealthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-the-devil-his-due-true-meaning-and-origin--54130791
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: https://writingexplained.org/idiom-dictionary/give-the-devil-his-due#:~:text=Origin%20of%20Give%20the%20Devil,France%20as%20well%20as%20England.

"Idiom: He will give the Devil his due"; JustEnglish.me. Link: https://justenglish.me/2012/07/24/idiom-he-will-give-the-devil-his-due/

How many songs have "Give the devil his due" in the lyrics?; Lyrics.com. Link: https://www.lyrics.com/lyrics/give%20the%20devil%20his%20due

"Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. EndNotes.com. Link: https://www.enotes.com/topics/don-quixote/quotes/give-devil-his-due

"The remarkable life of Miguel de Cervantes and how it shaped his timeless tale, 'Don Quixote'". Link: https://hub.jhu.edu/2016/09/29/egginton-cervantes-
29sept2016/#:~:text=This%20episode%20in%20Spanish%20author,mind%20when%20thinking%20about%20it.
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Previous episodes available on the Stress Relief Radio website and at https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings
Email for host Stephen Carter: CarterMethod@gmail.com
---

Technical information:

Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Noise and reverb reduction with Hush. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

Shakespeare's Henry V, Shakespeare, Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes, Charlie Danials,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54130791Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:17:02 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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...
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: https://writingexplained.org/idiom-dictionary/give-the-devil-his-due#:~:text=Origin%20of%20Give%20the%20Devil,France%20as%20well%20as%20England.

"Idiom: He will give the Devil his due"; JustEnglish.me. Link: https://justenglish.me/2012/07/24/idiom-he-will-give-the-devil-his-due/

How many songs have "Give the devil his due" in the lyrics?; Lyrics.com. Link: https://www.lyrics.com/lyrics/give%20the%20devil%20his%20due

"Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. EndNotes.com. Link: https://www.enotes.com/topics/don-quixote/quotes/give-devil-his-due

"The remarkable life of Miguel de Cervantes and how it shaped his timeless tale, 'Don Quixote'". Link: https://hub.jhu.edu/2016/09/29/egginton-cervantes-
29sept2016/#:~:text=This%20episode%20in%20Spanish%20author,mind%20when%20thinking%20about%20it.
---

Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Previous episodes available on the Stress Relief Radio website and at https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings
Email for host Stephen Carter: CarterMethod@gmail.com
---

Technical information:

Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Noise and reverb reduction with Hush. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

Shakespeare's Henry V, Shakespeare, Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes, Charlie Danials,]]>609cervantes,charlie_danials,devil_went_down_to_georgia,don_quixote,henry_v,miguel_de-cervantes,shakespearefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-as-american-as-apple-pie--53706695
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.
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References:

"Why We Say “As American as Apple Pie”.
Link: https://www.bhg.com/holidays/july-4th/traditions/why-is-apple-pie-american/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20was%20first%20used,used%20for%20anything%20deemed%20patriotic.

"Apple Pie Is Not All That American". Link:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-apple-pie-linked-america-180963157/

"What's So American About Apple Pie?".
Link: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/as-american-as-apple-pie.htm

Don McLean singing "American Pie": Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRpiBpDy7MQ
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded with Hindenburg Pro 2. Edits with Twisted Wave. Noise and reverb reduction with the application Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro 2. Microphone: SE DynaCaster.
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Key words:

Johny Appleseed, apple seedlings,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53706695Mon, 01 May 2023 16:05:46 +0000Stephen CarterApple 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...
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: https://www.bhg.com/holidays/july-4th/traditions/why-is-apple-pie-american/#:~:text=The%20phrase%20was%20first%20used,used%20for%20anything%20deemed%20patriotic.

"Apple Pie Is Not All That American". Link:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-apple-pie-linked-america-180963157/

"What's So American About Apple Pie?".
Link: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/as-american-as-apple-pie.htm

Don McLean singing "American Pie": Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRpiBpDy7MQ
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded with Hindenburg Pro 2. Edits with Twisted Wave. Noise and reverb reduction with the application Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro 2. Microphone: SE DynaCaster.
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Key words:

Johny Appleseed, apple seedlings,]]>482apple_pie,apple_seedlings,johnny_appleseedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-meaning-of-the-phrase-wet-blanket--53203577---

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.html

Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and edits done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53203577Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:15:22 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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:...---

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.html

Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and edits done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.]]>563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-rome-wasn-t-built-in-a-day--52761849---

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: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/rome-wasnt-built-in-a-day.html
---

Host:

Stephen Carter; website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

Recorded with OcenAudio. Edits with OcenAudio and Twisted Wave. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Shure SM58.
---]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52761849Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:37:18 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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...---

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: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/rome-wasnt-built-in-a-day.html
---

Host:

Stephen Carter; website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded with OcenAudio. Edits with OcenAudio and Twisted Wave. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Shure SM58.
---]]>421queen_elizabeth_1,romefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meaning-and-origin-of-gaslighting--52524475---

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 Online": Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/gaslighting.

"Why Is Everyone Talking About 'Gaslighting'? Here's What It Means and How to Spot It"; "Real Simple Online": Link: https://www.realsimple.com/health/mind-mood/why-is-everyone-talking-about-gaslighting-heres-what-it-means-and-how-to-spot-it.

Stephen Carter; January 22, 2023. "5 Indicators Your Partner is Gaslighting You". Link: https://www.frea.support/post/5-indicators-your-partner-is-gaslighting-you.
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

Recorded and first edits with Twisted Wave. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.
Microphone: Shure SM58.
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Key words:

abuse, domestic abuse, psychological abuse, gaslighting, emotional abuse,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52524475Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:00:25 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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...---

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 Online": Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/gaslighting.

"Why Is Everyone Talking About 'Gaslighting'? Here's What It Means and How to Spot It"; "Real Simple Online": Link: https://www.realsimple.com/health/mind-mood/why-is-everyone-talking-about-gaslighting-heres-what-it-means-and-how-to-spot-it.

Stephen Carter; January 22, 2023. "5 Indicators Your Partner is Gaslighting You". Link: https://www.frea.support/post/5-indicators-your-partner-is-gaslighting-you.
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

Recorded and first edits with Twisted Wave. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.
Microphone: Shure SM58.
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Key words:

abuse, domestic abuse, psychological abuse, gaslighting, emotional abuse,]]>726abuse,domestic_abuse,emotional_abuse,gaslighting,intimate_partner_abuse,psychological_abusefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-you-can-t-have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too--52095484
- 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.
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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 can't have your cake and eat it". Phrase Finder. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/you-cant-have-your-cake-and-eat-it.html.
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded in Hindenburg Pro with edits and rendering. Edits also with Audacity.

Microphone: EV RE320.
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Keywords:

Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, Thomas Howard Third Duke of Norfolk, Jonathan Swift,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52095484Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:57:29 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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...
- 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 can't have your cake and eat it". Phrase Finder. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/you-cant-have-your-cake-and-eat-it.html.
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded in Hindenburg Pro with edits and rendering. Edits also with Audacity.

Microphone: EV RE320.
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Keywords:

Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, Thomas Howard Third Duke of Norfolk, Jonathan Swift,]]>818jonathan_swift,ted_kaczynski,thomas_howard_duke_of_norfolk,unibomberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-the-phrase-common-sense-it-s-older-than-you-think--51788542
- 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".
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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References:

Definition of "common sense" in Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20sense.

"The meaning and origin of the expression: Common sense" in Phrase Finder. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/common-sense.html

Jim Taylor, Ph.D., "Common Sense Is Neither Common nor Sense" in "Psychology Today" online. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201107/common-sense-is-neither-common-nor-sense
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Technical information:

Recording and editing done with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Keywords:

Thomas Paine, American Revolution, England,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51788542Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:44:33 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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...
- 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".
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Host:

Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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References:

Definition of "common sense" in Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/common%20sense.

"The meaning and origin of the expression: Common sense" in Phrase Finder. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/common-sense.html

Jim Taylor, Ph.D., "Common Sense Is Neither Common nor Sense" in "Psychology Today" online. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201107/common-sense-is-neither-common-nor-sense
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Technical information:

Recording and editing done with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Keywords:

Thomas Paine, American Revolution, England,]]>506american_revolution,"common_sense_pamphlets,thomas_painefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-raining-cats-and-dogs--51555544
The saying extends back to the 17th Century and has enjoyed use in everyday conversations for centuries.
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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
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What is the origin of the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs?". Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/meteorology-climatology/item/what-is-the-origin-of-the-phrase-its-raining-cats-and-dogs/
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Comment in "The Guardian" newspaper online website by Huw Roberts, Caerdydd UK: "I don't know but the Welsh version, "Bwrw hen wragedd a ffyn", is equally bizzare - "Raining old ladies and sticks": https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-22408,00.html
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‘Raining fish’ that fell from sky in Texas were vomited by birds, researchers claim

"‘Raining fish’ that fell from sky in Texas were vomited by birds, researchers claim": https://ktla.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nationworld/raining-fish-that-fell-from-sky-in-texas-were-vomited-by-birds-researchers-claim/
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Host information:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Audancity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: BY
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Keywords:

word origin, phrase origin,
history of words, word history,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51555544Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:25:33 +0000Stephen CarterDiscover 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...
The saying extends back to the 17th Century and has enjoyed use in everyday conversations for centuries.
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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
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What is the origin of the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs?". Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/meteorology-climatology/item/what-is-the-origin-of-the-phrase-its-raining-cats-and-dogs/
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Comment in "The Guardian" newspaper online website by Huw Roberts, Caerdydd UK: "I don't know but the Welsh version, "Bwrw hen wragedd a ffyn", is equally bizzare - "Raining old ladies and sticks": https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-22408,00.html
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‘Raining fish’ that fell from sky in Texas were vomited by birds, researchers claim

"‘Raining fish’ that fell from sky in Texas were vomited by birds, researchers claim": https://ktla.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/nationworld/raining-fish-that-fell-from-sky-in-texas-were-vomited-by-birds-researchers-claim/
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Host information:

Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Audancity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: BY
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Keywords:

word origin, phrase origin,
history of words, word history,]]>757history_of_words,phrase_origin,word_history,word_originfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/true-meaning-and-origin-of-kangaroo-court--51107727---

Host:

Stephen Carter; https://www.StressReliefRadio.com | Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Sources:

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”:
https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/1024/Kangaroo-court-has-a-peculiarly-American-past

History and derivation of Kangaroo Court from Phrases.org.uk: www.Phrases.org.UK
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/kangaroo-court.html
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Technical information:

Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: Zoom ZDM-1.
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Key words:

justice, court, claim jumping, show trial,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51107727Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:58:02 +0000Stephen CarterYou'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.com Sources: Definition from Merriam-Webster online...---

Host:

Stephen Carter; https://www.StressReliefRadio.com | Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Sources:

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”:
https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/1024/Kangaroo-court-has-a-peculiarly-American-past

History and derivation of Kangaroo Court from Phrases.org.uk: www.Phrases.org.UK
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/kangaroo-court.html
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Technical information:

Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: Zoom ZDM-1.
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Key words:

justice, court, claim jumping, show trial,]]>466claim_jumping,court,justice,show_trailfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-more-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys--50804484---

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;
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Sources:

Dictionary.com for "More fun than a barrel of monkeys": https://www.dictionary.com/browse/more-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys

Ask Uncle John Anything website: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2014/12/more-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys/

Historically Speaking: https://idiomation.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/more-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys/

Barrel of Laughs at Phrase Finder: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/barrel-of-laughs.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter | https://www.StressReliefRadio.com | Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Microphone: EV RE320
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Key words:

barrel, monkeys, laugh, laughs, fun,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50804484Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:58:40 +0000Stephen CarterBy 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...---

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": https://www.dictionary.com/browse/more-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys

Ask Uncle John Anything website: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2014/12/more-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys/

Historically Speaking: https://idiomation.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/more-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys/

Barrel of Laughs at Phrase Finder: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/barrel-of-laughs.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter | https://www.StressReliefRadio.com | Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Microphone: EV RE320
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Key words:

barrel, monkeys, laugh, laughs, fun,]]>649barrel,barrels,fun,laugh,laughsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-and-real-meaning-for-good-enough-for-government-work--50380595—-

Host:

Stephen Carter. Email contact: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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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: " https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/9lt9hi/good_enough_for_government_work_when_did_the/
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Origin of close-enough-for-government-work


- "Government work" is also a term for the manufacture of something on company time for personal use. For example, a custom trailer hitch made at a welding shop for the welder himself on the afternoon shift with no supervisors around is government work. Commonly heard in Ontario, Canada and northeast U.S.

From Wiktionary

- Originated in World War II. When something was "good enough for Government work" it meant it could pass the most rigorous of standards. Over the years it took on an ironic meaning that is now the primary sense, referring to poorly executed work.
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Good enough for government work and close enough for government work are both American idioms to describe something that is merely adequate, something that meets the bare minimum standards, something that is subpar. The expressions good enough for government work and close enough for government work have a surprising origin. Around the turn of the century, the terms were used to mean something of high quality or something that was the best of the best. This definition of good enough for government work and close enough for government work may have persisted through World War II, though some believe this is the time when the meaning of the expressions began to change. By the 1960s and 1970s, good enough for government work and close enough for government work came to mean the exact opposite of their original definitions.
Source:
https://grammarist.com/idiom/good-enough-for-government-work-and-close-enough-for-government-work/#more-34113
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Microphone: EV RE320
—-]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50380595Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:45:04 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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...—-

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: " https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/9lt9hi/good_enough_for_government_work_when_did_the/
—-

Origin of close-enough-for-government-work


- "Government work" is also a term for the manufacture of something on company time for personal use. For example, a custom trailer hitch made at a welding shop for the welder himself on the afternoon shift with no supervisors around is government work. Commonly heard in Ontario, Canada and northeast U.S.

From Wiktionary

- Originated in World War II. When something was "good enough for Government work" it meant it could pass the most rigorous of standards. Over the years it took on an ironic meaning that is now the primary sense, referring to poorly executed work.
—-

Good enough for government work and close enough for government work are both American idioms to describe something that is merely adequate, something that meets the bare minimum standards, something that is subpar. The expressions good enough for government work and close enough for government work have a surprising origin. Around the turn of the century, the terms were used to mean something of high quality or something that was the best of the best. This definition of good enough for government work and close enough for government work may have persisted through World War II, though some believe this is the time when the meaning of the expressions began to change. By the 1960s and 1970s, good enough for government work and close enough for government work came to mean the exact opposite of their original definitions.
Source:
https://grammarist.com/idiom/good-enough-for-government-work-and-close-enough-for-government-work/#more-34113
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Technical information:

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Microphone: EV RE320
—-]]>413canadian_parliment,shoddy,shoody_work,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-sick-as-a-dog-and-2-related-phrases--50125668----

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: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-sick-as-a-parrot.html
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com; Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com.
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Listen to previous episodes and subscribe / follow:

https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings
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Microphone: EV RE320
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Key words:

Sick puppy, sick as a dog, sick parrot,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50125668Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:04:36 +0000Stephen CarterIn 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:...----

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: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-sick-as-a-parrot.html
----

Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com; Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com.
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Listen to previous episodes and subscribe / follow:

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Microphone: EV RE320
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Key words:

Sick puppy, sick as a dog, sick parrot,]]>488sick_as_a_dog,sick_parrot,sick_puppyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-what-doesn-t-kill-you-makes-you-stronger--49549353
You also discover scientific research showing at least one situation where that saying has proven to be true.
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Sources used for this episode:

Dictionary.com:

"In 1888, Nietzsche wrote “Aus der Kriegsschule des Lebens.—Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker,” which can be translated as “Out of life’s school of war—what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.” It appears in his book of aphorisms, Twilight of the Idols, and no further explanation follows."

Nietzsche expanded on the idea somewhat in his autobiography Ecce Homo, also composed in 1888."

https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/
--

Kayla Stoner; "Science proves that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger -
Researchers find that early-career failure promotes future professional success"

Source: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2019/10/science-proves-that-what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

Recorded with Audio Hijack. First edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Mastered with the service at https://www.Loudness.fm. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Keywords:

Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Ecce Homo, Jonathan Dollimore, The Dark Knight, professor Michael Brady,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49549353Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:34:13 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the origin and meaning of the saying by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger". You also discover scientific research showing at least one situation where that saying...
You also discover scientific research showing at least one situation where that saying has proven to be true.
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Sources used for this episode:

Dictionary.com:

"In 1888, Nietzsche wrote “Aus der Kriegsschule des Lebens.—Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker,” which can be translated as “Out of life’s school of war—what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.” It appears in his book of aphorisms, Twilight of the Idols, and no further explanation follows."

Nietzsche expanded on the idea somewhat in his autobiography Ecce Homo, also composed in 1888."

https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/
--

Kayla Stoner; "Science proves that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger -
Researchers find that early-career failure promotes future professional success"

Source: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2019/10/science-proves-that-what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/
---

Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

Recorded with Audio Hijack. First edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Mastered with the service at https://www.Loudness.fm. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Keywords:

Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Ecce Homo, Jonathan Dollimore, The Dark Knight, professor Michael Brady,]]>368ecce_homo,friedrich_nietzsche,jonathan_dollimore,professor_michael_brady,the_dark_knight,twilight_of_the_idolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-getting-down-to-brass-tacks--49401397---

Resources cited in this episode:

Robert Hendrickson - "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins - 4th edition. Checkmark Books. Page 117.

"The meaning and origin of the expression: Get down to brass tacks" The Phrase Finder Website: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/get-down-to-brass-tacks.html
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Host: Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

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Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100.
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upholstery, brass tacks, metaphors, honest discussion, honest conversation,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49401397Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:53:33 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode of "History of Everyday Sayings" you disover the history, meaning, and attributed origins of "Get Down to Brass Tacks". --- Resources cited in this episode: Robert Hendrickson - "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins -...---

Resources cited in this episode:

Robert Hendrickson - "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins - 4th edition. Checkmark Books. Page 117.

"The meaning and origin of the expression: Get down to brass tacks" The Phrase Finder Website: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/get-down-to-brass-tacks.html
---

Host: Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

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Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100.
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upholstery, brass tacks, metaphors, honest discussion, honest conversation,]]>553brass_tacks,honest_conversation,honest_discussion,upholsteryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-is-your-oyster-origin-and-true-meaning--49227847---

Source mentioned in the episode:

‘The World Is Your Oyster’ Saying Origin & Meaning: https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/the-worlds-your-oyster/
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

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Microphone: EV RE320
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Key words:

Shakespeare, success, achieve, win, Merry Wives of Windsor,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49227847Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:29:01 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of the saying, "The World is Your Oyster". --- Source mentioned in the episode: ‘The World Is Your Oyster’ Saying Origin & Meaning:...---

Source mentioned in the episode:

‘The World Is Your Oyster’ Saying Origin & Meaning: https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/the-worlds-your-oyster/
---

Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Technical information:

Recorded with Tascam Podcast Editor. Edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320
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Key words:

Shakespeare, success, achieve, win, Merry Wives of Windsor,]]>310achieve,merry_wives_of_windsor,shakespeare,succeed,winfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/auld-lang-syne-origin-and-why-it-s-a-new-year-s-tradition--48080800
Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:34 - Show and host info;
00:58 - Welcome the New Year with the song Auld Lang Syne;
02:13 - What does Auld Lang Syne mean and where does it come from?;
04:45 - How to learn more;
04:56 - How to listen to previous episodes and subscribe / follow to never miss an episode.
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Sources / references for information shared in this episode:

Scotland.Org - https://www.scotland.org/features/the-history-and-words-of-auld-lang-syne

Dictionary.com - https://www.dictionary.com/e/auld-lang-syne-meaning/

15 Scottish Words Perfect For Celebrating Old Times (And New!) - https://www.dictionary.com/e/s/scottish-words/#a-few-words-from-scotland

History of Scottish Gaelic: - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scottish_Gaelic
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Technical information:

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Microphone: Zoom ZDM-1
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Key words:

Robert Burns, New Year’s Eve, New Year, Guy Lombardo, Scottis, Scottish Gaelic, Gaelic,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48080800Tue, 28 Dec 2021 02:37:25 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the origin of the famous song “Auld Lang Syne” and how it became the theme song that ushers in the New Year every year in most of the English speaking world. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:34 - Show and host...
Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:34 - Show and host info;
00:58 - Welcome the New Year with the song Auld Lang Syne;
02:13 - What does Auld Lang Syne mean and where does it come from?;
04:45 - How to learn more;
04:56 - How to listen to previous episodes and subscribe / follow to never miss an episode.
—

Host:

Stephen Carter; Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Sources / references for information shared in this episode:

Scotland.Org - https://www.scotland.org/features/the-history-and-words-of-auld-lang-syne

Dictionary.com - https://www.dictionary.com/e/auld-lang-syne-meaning/

15 Scottish Words Perfect For Celebrating Old Times (And New!) - https://www.dictionary.com/e/s/scottish-words/#a-few-words-from-scotland

History of Scottish Gaelic: - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scottish_Gaelic
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Technical information:

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Microphone: Zoom ZDM-1
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Key words:

Robert Burns, New Year’s Eve, New Year, Guy Lombardo, Scottis, Scottish Gaelic, Gaelic,]]>420gaelic,guy_lombardo,new_year,new_year's,new_year's_eve,robert_burns,scotland,scottis,scottish,scottish_gaelicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-boondoggle-and-how-did-the-word-come-to-be--47892654
In this episode you discover the surprising origin and real meaning of the word “Boondoggle”.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic: Meaning and origin of Boondoggle:
00:11 - Show and host info;
01:05 - Investigation of the word "Boondoggle";
06:50 - How to learn more about Boondoggle;
07:18 - Subscribe / follow for free where you get your podcasts.
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Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Resources used for this episode:

Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/boondoggle

Wordnik that included a link to the “American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language” - 5th edition: https://www.wordnik.com/words/boondoggle

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boondoggle
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Technical information:

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Microphone XM8500
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Boy Scouts, boondoggle, Great Depression, WPA, government waste,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47892654Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:35:52 +0000Stephen CarterWhat is a “Boondoggle” and how did the word come to be? In this episode you discover the surprising origin and real meaning of the word “Boondoggle”. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic: Meaning and origin of Boondoggle: 00:11 - Show and host...
In this episode you discover the surprising origin and real meaning of the word “Boondoggle”.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic: Meaning and origin of Boondoggle:
00:11 - Show and host info;
01:05 - Investigation of the word "Boondoggle";
06:50 - How to learn more about Boondoggle;
07:18 - Subscribe / follow for free where you get your podcasts.
—-

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Resources used for this episode:

Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/boondoggle

Wordnik that included a link to the “American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language” - 5th edition: https://www.wordnik.com/words/boondoggle

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boondoggle
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Technical information:

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Microphone XM8500
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Boy Scouts, boondoggle, Great Depression, WPA, government waste,]]>472boy_scounts,government_waste,great_depression,wpafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-the-phrase-beat-around-the-bush--47813499—

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:29 - Show and host info;
01:05 - Origin of "Beat around the bush";
06:10 - How to learn more about the phrase "Beat around the bush";
06:33 - How to subscribe / follow this podcast;
06:45 - How to contact host.
—

Sources:

“The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins” by Robert Hendrickson, page 68;

“Know Your Phrase” (https://knowyourphrase.com/beating-around-the-bush);

Phrases.org.UK, (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/beat-around-the-bush.htmlhttps://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/beat-around-the-bush.html).
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Technical info:

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Microphone: Samson Q2U
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Key words:

hunting, bird hunting, birding, Ernest Weekley, etymology, George Gascoigne, Generydes, Marvin Gaye,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47813499Tue, 07 Dec 2021 01:45:50 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the odd origin of the phrase, “Beat around the bush”. — Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:29 -...—

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
---

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:29 - Show and host info;
01:05 - Origin of "Beat around the bush";
06:10 - How to learn more about the phrase "Beat around the bush";
06:33 - How to subscribe / follow this podcast;
06:45 - How to contact host.
—

Sources:

“The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins” by Robert Hendrickson, page 68;

“Know Your Phrase” (https://knowyourphrase.com/beating-around-the-bush);

Phrases.org.UK, (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/beat-around-the-bush.htmlhttps://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/beat-around-the-bush.html).
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Technical info:

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Microphone: Samson Q2U
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Key words:

hunting, bird hunting, birding, Ernest Weekley, etymology, George Gascoigne, Generydes, Marvin Gaye,]]>438bird_hunting,birding,ernest_weekley,etymology,generydes,george_gascoigne,hunting,marvin_gayefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-jump-the-shark-mean-and-how-did-it-come-to-be--47445955
Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic - Jump the Shark;
00:13 - Show, host, and audience info;
05:11 - Learn more about the phrase;
05:21 - How to subscribe or follow; how to contact host
—

Sources:

Know Your Phrase Website: https://knowyourphrase.com/jump-the-shark

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_shark
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Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical info:

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Microphone: Samson Q2U.
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Keywords:

Fonzie, Happy Days, sitcoms,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47445955Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:09:25 +0000Stephen CarterYou’ve heard the phrase, “Jump the Shark”. Many people who use the phrase don’t use it in accordance with it’s original meaning. Discover it’s real meaning and how it came to be in this episode. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic - Jump the Shark;...
Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic - Jump the Shark;
00:13 - Show, host, and audience info;
05:11 - Learn more about the phrase;
05:21 - How to subscribe or follow; how to contact host
—

Sources:

Know Your Phrase Website: https://knowyourphrase.com/jump-the-shark

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_shark
—

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
—

Technical info:

Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Audacity. Additional final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Samson Q2U.
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Keywords:

Fonzie, Happy Days, sitcoms,]]>360fonzie,happy_days,henry_winkler,sitcomsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-you-ever-been-gobsmacked--47294460
You also learn the meanings and origins of the two root words, “gob” and “smack”.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:13 - Host and show info;
00:54 - Meaning & origin of gobsmacked;
06:43- How to learn more about gobsmacked;
07:01 - How to listen to other episodes;
07:13 - How to contact host.

Sources:

McMillion Blog: Word of the Day: gobsmacked. https://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/gobsmacked

Phrases.org: Flabbergasted - gobsmacked - https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/644.html

Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com: gob:: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gob#:~:text=A%20more%20old%20fashioned%20meaning,%2C%20%22piece%20or%20mouthful.%22

Merriam-Webster definition of gobsmacked: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobsmacked

Melissa Mohr - Christian Science Monito, July 4, 2019; “‘Gobsmacked’ and other astonishing words”. https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/0704/Gobsmacked-and-other-astonishing-words
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Stephen Carter; https://www.EFT-MD.com; CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Keywords:

gob, smack, gobble, gobsmack, gobsmacked,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47294460Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:35:26 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the meaning and origin of the word “gobsmacked”. You also learn the meanings and origins of the two root words, “gob” and “smack”. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:13 - Host and show info; 00:54 - Meaning &...
You also learn the meanings and origins of the two root words, “gob” and “smack”.
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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:13 - Host and show info;
00:54 - Meaning & origin of gobsmacked;
06:43- How to learn more about gobsmacked;
07:01 - How to listen to other episodes;
07:13 - How to contact host.

Sources:

McMillion Blog: Word of the Day: gobsmacked. https://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/gobsmacked

Phrases.org: Flabbergasted - gobsmacked - https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/644.html

Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com: gob:: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gob#:~:text=A%20more%20old%20fashioned%20meaning,%2C%20%22piece%20or%20mouthful.%22

Merriam-Webster definition of gobsmacked: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobsmacked

Melissa Mohr - Christian Science Monito, July 4, 2019; “‘Gobsmacked’ and other astonishing words”. https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/0704/Gobsmacked-and-other-astonishing-words
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Host:

Stephen Carter; https://www.EFT-MD.com; CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and first edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: BY - No BV.
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Keywords:

gob, smack, gobble, gobsmack, gobsmacked,]]>456gob,gobble,gobsmack,gobsmacked,smack,smackedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-a-bee-in-your-bonnet-discover-all-the-buzz--46885415
Twists and turns in our investigation take us to London, the English Civil War of the 1640s, the church at Dean Prior, a book with 1,200 poems, and other odd destinations as we track down the meaning and origin of “Bees in the bonnet”.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:32 - Show and host info;
00:53 - All the buzz about bees and bonnets;
03:41 - Who is Rev. Robert Herrick & what does he have to do with bees and bonnets?;
06:09 - How to learn more;
06:23 - How to listen to other episodes;
06:36 - How to contact host.
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Sources and citations:

Meaning: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/have+a+bee+in+bonnet. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

Meaning and origin for "a bee in one's bonnet": Robert Hendrickson. “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins” ; page 72.

“The Mad Maid’s Song”: https://www.poetry.com/poem/31397

Wikipedia: Robert Herrick (poet): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Herrick_%28poet%29

Wikipedia: English Civil War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Civil_War

Wikipedia: Solemn League and Covenant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solemn_League_and_Covenant
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Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recording and first edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Neat King Bee

Keywords:

King Charles II, bees, bonnets, Robert Herrick, English Civil War,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46885415Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:25:55 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover the meaning and origin of “Bee in the Bonnet”. Twists and turns in our investigation take us to London, the English Civil War of the 1640s, the church at Dean Prior, a book with 1,200 poems, and other odd destinations as...
Twists and turns in our investigation take us to London, the English Civil War of the 1640s, the church at Dean Prior, a book with 1,200 poems, and other odd destinations as we track down the meaning and origin of “Bees in the bonnet”.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode topic;
00:32 - Show and host info;
00:53 - All the buzz about bees and bonnets;
03:41 - Who is Rev. Robert Herrick & what does he have to do with bees and bonnets?;
06:09 - How to learn more;
06:23 - How to listen to other episodes;
06:36 - How to contact host.
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Sources and citations:

Meaning: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/have+a+bee+in+bonnet. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

Meaning and origin for "a bee in one's bonnet": Robert Hendrickson. “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins” ; page 72.

“The Mad Maid’s Song”: https://www.poetry.com/poem/31397

Wikipedia: Robert Herrick (poet): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Herrick_%28poet%29

Wikipedia: English Civil War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Civil_War

Wikipedia: Solemn League and Covenant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solemn_League_and_Covenant
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Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recording and first edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Neat King Bee

Keywords:

King Charles II, bees, bonnets, Robert Herrick, English Civil War,]]>425bees,bonnets,english_civil_war,king_charles,king_charles_ii,mad_maid's_song,robert_herrickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-ever-wait-with-bated-breath-where-this-odd-phrase-comes-from--46557854
You’ll discover the real source of this phrase in this episode of “History of Everyday Sayings”.

Reference sources:

“The Phrase Finder”: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bated-breath.html

Vocabulary.com: https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/pardon-the-expression/bated-breath-vs-baited-breath/

Host;

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done using Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Key words:

Do You Ever “Wait with bated (baited) breath”? Where did this odd phrase come from?

You’ll discover the real source of this phrase in this episode of “History of Everyday Sayings”.

Reference sources:

“The Phrase Finder”: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bated-breath.html

Vocabulary.com: https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/pardon-the-expression/bated-breath-vs-baited-breath/

Host;

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done using Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Key words:

Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling, Merchant of Venice, baited breath, bated breath,, J.K. Rowling, Merchant of Venice, baited breath, bated breath,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46557854Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:05:26 +0000Stephen CarterDo You Ever “Wait with bated (baited) breath”? Where did this odd phrase come from? You’ll discover the real source of this phrase in this episode of “History of Everyday Sayings”. Reference sources: “The Phrase Finder”:...
You’ll discover the real source of this phrase in this episode of “History of Everyday Sayings”.

Reference sources:

“The Phrase Finder”: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bated-breath.html

Vocabulary.com: https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/pardon-the-expression/bated-breath-vs-baited-breath/

Host;

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done using Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Key words:

Do You Ever “Wait with bated (baited) breath”? Where did this odd phrase come from?

You’ll discover the real source of this phrase in this episode of “History of Everyday Sayings”.

Reference sources:

“The Phrase Finder”: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/bated-breath.html

Vocabulary.com: https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/pardon-the-expression/bated-breath-vs-baited-breath/

Host;

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical information:

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits done with Audacity. Final edits and rendering done using Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Key words:

Shakespeare, J.K. Rowling, Merchant of Venice, baited breath, bated breath,, J.K. Rowling, Merchant of Venice, baited breath, bated breath,]]>395baited_breath,bated_breath,harry_potter,j.k._rowling,merchant_of_venice,prisoner_of_azkaban,shakespearefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-of-to-hell-in-a-handbasket--46014523
The history of this phrase takes to the California gold rush, the French revolution and the use of guillotines, a stain glass window in an old English church, and other surprising destinations as we investigate the phrase's origin.

Mentioned in the episode: "The History of Everyday Sayings" episode titled, "How 'Hell on Wheels' Came to Be", link https://www.spreaker.com/episode/45085674.

Listen to previous episodes of "History of Everyday Sayings": https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings
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Research resources:

The Phrase Finder: link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/hell-in-a-handbasket.html.

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_hell_in_a_handbasket.

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. https://www.EFT-MD.com.
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Technical information:

Original recording and first edit done with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

Key words:

church, hell, gold rush, history, guillotine, guillotines hay cart, handbasket, hand basket, hay cart,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46014523Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:37:06 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you discover how the phrase, "To hell in a handbasket" came to be. The history of this phrase takes to the California gold rush, the French revolution and the use of guillotines, a stain glass window in an old English church, and...
The history of this phrase takes to the California gold rush, the French revolution and the use of guillotines, a stain glass window in an old English church, and other surprising destinations as we investigate the phrase's origin.

Mentioned in the episode: "The History of Everyday Sayings" episode titled, "How 'Hell on Wheels' Came to Be", link https://www.spreaker.com/episode/45085674.

Listen to previous episodes of "History of Everyday Sayings": https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings
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Research resources:

The Phrase Finder: link: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/hell-in-a-handbasket.html.

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_hell_in_a_handbasket.

Host:

Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. https://www.EFT-MD.com.
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Technical information:

Original recording and first edit done with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

Key words:

church, hell, gold rush, history, guillotine, guillotines hay cart, handbasket, hand basket, hay cart,]]>453french_revolution,gold_rush,guillotine,guillotines,handbasket,hand_basket,hay_cart,hellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-for-pull-the-wool-over-your-eyes--45750487
Host: Stephen Carter;
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com;

Technical information:

Recording and initial editing DAW: Audacity.
Final edits and rendering: Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Sources:

Robert Henrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins", page 680.

"The Phrase Finder" Online Resource: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/pull-the-wool-over-your-eyes.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45750487Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:28:27 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you and I investigate the origin of the phrase, "Pull the wool over your eyes". You'll learn the wooly truth about this phrase and so much more. Host: Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com; Technical information: Recording...
Host: Stephen Carter;
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com;

Technical information:

Recording and initial editing DAW: Audacity.
Final edits and rendering: Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: EV RE320

Sources:

Robert Henrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins", page 680.

"The Phrase Finder" Online Resource: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/pull-the-wool-over-your-eyes.html]]>319falsehood,fraud,lie,trickeryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odd-history-of-the-term-upper-crust--45641509
Host: Stephen Carter, CEO Stress Solutions, LLC - https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Listen to previous episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings

Technical information: Recorded with Audio Hijack; fist edits with Audacity; leveled with Levelator; final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Mic: EV RE320.

Source: Robert Hendrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins"; pages 858 - 859.

Key words: upper crust, upper class, aristocracy,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45641509Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:45:47 +0000Stephen CarterDiscover the odd history of the term "Upper Crust". It begins in England in the 1400s, winds it's way through English history of the 1700s and then into United States history in the 1800s before taking on the meaning we now give to the term, "Upper...
Host: Stephen Carter, CEO Stress Solutions, LLC - https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Listen to previous episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings

Technical information: Recorded with Audio Hijack; fist edits with Audacity; leveled with Levelator; final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Mic: EV RE320.

Source: Robert Hendrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins"; pages 858 - 859.

Key words: upper crust, upper class, aristocracy,]]>306aristocracy,english_aristocracy,english_history,upper_class,upper_crustfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-hell-on-wheels-come-to-be--45085674
Discover why this phrase was used to describe the living conditions of workers hired by the Union Pacific Railroad back in the 1860s.

Information Source:

Robert Hendrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins"; page 397.

Host: Stephen Carter;
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com;

Technical Information:

Recording and first editing DAW: Audacity;
Leveled with Levelator;
Final editing and publishing DAW, Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Sudotack

Key Words:

hell on wheels, trains, Union Pacific, wild west, old west,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45085674Sat, 29 May 2021 01:42:43 +0000Stephen CarterIn this episode you learn the surprising origin of the phrase, "Hell on wheels". Discover why this phrase was used to describe the living conditions of workers hired by the Union Pacific Railroad back in the 1860s. Information Source: Robert...
Discover why this phrase was used to describe the living conditions of workers hired by the Union Pacific Railroad back in the 1860s.

Information Source:

Robert Hendrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins"; page 397.

Host: Stephen Carter;
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com;

Technical Information:

Recording and first editing DAW: Audacity;
Leveled with Levelator;
Final editing and publishing DAW, Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Sudotack

Key Words:

hell on wheels, trains, Union Pacific, wild west, old west,]]>238boxcars,building_railroad,hell_on_wheels,old_west,railroad,union_pacific,wild_westfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-does-above-board-come-from--44591220
Some believe the term arose from a reported practice of hiding pirates below deck - below board - while the ship's crew through all was well "above board" or on the upper deck.

The strongest evidence points to the term "Above Board" as coming from the world of gambling.

Hear all the details in this episode.
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Sources:

The Phrase Finder: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/22300.html.

Merriam-Webster Online: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aboveboard
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical Information:

Recorded and first editing done with Audacity. Final editing and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

Key Words:

Aboveboard, Above Board, polymath, logophile, philomath, gambling terms,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44591220Sun, 02 May 2021 01:55:37 +0000Stephen CarterWhat does "Above Board", also written as "Aboveboard" really mean and when did it first appear? Some believe the term arose from a reported practice of hiding pirates below deck - below board - while the ship's crew through all was well "above...
Some believe the term arose from a reported practice of hiding pirates below deck - below board - while the ship's crew through all was well "above board" or on the upper deck.

The strongest evidence points to the term "Above Board" as coming from the world of gambling.

Hear all the details in this episode.
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Sources:

The Phrase Finder: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/22300.html.

Merriam-Webster Online: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aboveboard
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Host:

Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Technical Information:

Recorded and first editing done with Audacity. Final editing and rendering done with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.

Microphone: Shure SM58.

Key Words:

Aboveboard, Above Board, polymath, logophile, philomath, gambling terms,]]>300aboveboard,above_board,logophile,philomath,phrase_histories,pirates,polymath,word_historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-r-b-star-eddie-floyd-knocks-on-wood-and-why-you-do-too--43937380
Discover why we "Knock on Wood" or "Touch Wood" when things are going well, going badly, or we want to invite positive spirits to help us. This practice goes back centuries so prepare for this informative journey back to the 1600s.

Expanded Summary and Partial Transcript:

I was listening to Serious/XM radio the other day, when a song by Eddie Floyd came on called, “Knock on Wood”. The opening line goes,

“I don’t want to loose this good thing that I got. If I do, I will surely, surely loose a lot. Cause her love is better, than any love I know. It’s like thunder and lightning. The way you love me is frightening. I better knock on wood.”

Eddie goes on to say he’s not superstitious about his lady, but he can’t take a chance.
Do you have any little trace of superstition when things are going really well, or really badly, that leads you to say, “I better knock of wood” and then you proceed to do exactly that?

Where does that saying - and the superstition that goes along with it - come from?
Stay tuned and we’ll investigate that very question in this episode of, “History of Everyday Sayings”.

This is your host Stephen Carter welcoming you to episode 9 of, “History of Everyday Sayings”.

This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, a philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits that feed your curiosity.

Speaking of tidbits, each episode is short and bitesized for easy listening and recall. By listening, you’ll discover how phrases and words we use everyday came to be. There will be many surprises along our language journey, so pack your curiosity and let’s explore our phrase of the day, Knock on Wood.

As we dust off tomes from days gone by, let’s first have a look at the the “QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins”. Author and logophile Robert Henderson tells us the superstition is old with no sure origin. He suggests it may be of Pagan origin when people would knock on trees to encourage protection from friendly spirits who, the belief went, lived inside of those large stately trees.

There is also speculation the phrase could have originated in devout believers touching wooden crosses or praying with wooden Rosary beads.

The authoritative website and phrase source database, “Phrases.org”, also points to the association of trees and wood with friendly spirits. The British version of "Knock on Wood" is "Touch Wood". According to Phrases.org, the term "Touch Wood" was preceded by the Latin phrase, "absit omen', which translate as, 'far be that omen from us’”. This phrase was used by John Heywood in a published work from the early 17th century.

The American term, “Knock on Wood” appeared in a post for, “The Syracuse Herald,” in February 1905, reading:

“Neglecting to knock on wood may have been responsible for the weather's unseemly behaviour today.”

Perhaps a few taps on a stately tree to implore friendly spirits to encouraging Mother Nature to be kind to those in Syracuse, New York, would have changed weather for the better.

Returning to Eddie Floyd, by 1966 when he co-wrote and recorded, “Knock on Wood” he was an established song writer for Stax Records, writing hits for A-List artists such as Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas, and many other R&B stars. "Knock on Wood" was covered by more than a hundred other artists including David Bowie, Count Basie, and Otis Reading.

Eddie Floyd certainly did “knock on wood” and got the attention of the right musical spirits.

Thanks for listening! If you're curious about exploring more about the phrase “Knock on Wood”, , you’ll find the references I used for this episode in our show notes.
For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family, subscribe for free where you get your podcasts. If you would like to comment on this or any other episode, email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Until our next visit, I’m your host Stephen Carter wishing you blessings in abundance.

Host: Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. https://www.EFT-MD.com
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Technical information:

Original recording and editing done with Audacity.
Processed through Auphonic.
Microphone: Neat King Bee

Sources:

Robert Hendrickson, "QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins"; page 480.

“The Phrase Finder”: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/knock-on-wood.html

Eddie Floyd - “Knock on Wood”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kceiks__PsE

Eddit Floyd’s musical career: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Floyd#:~:text=Floyd%20signed%20a%20contract%20with,%22%2C%20recorded%20by%20Carla%20Thomas.&text=The%20Steve%20Cropper%2DEddie%20Floyd,David%20Bowie%20to%20Count%20Basie.

Key words: knock on wood, Rosary, Cross, touch wood, Stephen Carter, Stress Solutions LLC, Eddie Floyd,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43937380Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:03:18 +0000Stephen CarterEpisode Summary: Discover why we "Knock on Wood" or "Touch Wood" when things are going well, going badly, or we want to invite positive spirits to help us. This practice goes back centuries so prepare for this informative journey back to the 1600s....
Discover why we "Knock on Wood" or "Touch Wood" when things are going well, going badly, or we want to invite positive spirits to help us. This practice goes back centuries so prepare for this informative journey back to the 1600s.

Expanded Summary and Partial Transcript:

I was listening to Serious/XM radio the other day, when a song by Eddie Floyd came on called, “Knock on Wood”. The opening line goes,

“I don’t want to loose this good thing that I got. If I do, I will surely, surely loose a lot. Cause her love is better, than any love I know. It’s like thunder and lightning. The way you love me is frightening. I better knock on wood.”

Eddie goes on to say he’s not superstitious about his lady, but he can’t take a chance.
Do you have any little trace of superstition when things are going really well, or really badly, that leads you to say, “I better knock of wood” and then you proceed to do exactly that?

Where does that saying - and the superstition that goes along with it - come from?
Stay tuned and we’ll investigate that very question in this episode of, “History of Everyday Sayings”.

This is your host Stephen Carter welcoming you to episode 9 of, “History of Everyday Sayings”.

This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, a philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits that feed your curiosity.

Speaking of tidbits, each episode is short and bitesized for easy listening and recall. By listening, you’ll discover how phrases and words we use everyday came to be. There will be many surprises along our language journey, so pack your curiosity and let’s explore our phrase of the day, Knock on Wood.

As we dust off tomes from days gone by, let’s first have a look at the the “QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins”. Author and logophile Robert Henderson tells us the superstition is old with no sure origin. He suggests it may be of Pagan origin when people would knock on trees to encourage protection from friendly spirits who, the belief went, lived inside of those large stately trees.

There is also speculation the phrase could have originated in devout believers touching wooden crosses or praying with wooden Rosary beads.

The authoritative website and phrase source database, “Phrases.org”, also points to the association of trees and wood with friendly spirits. The British version of "Knock on Wood" is "Touch Wood". According to Phrases.org, the term "Touch Wood" was preceded by the Latin phrase, "absit omen', which translate as, 'far be that omen from us’”. This phrase was used by John Heywood in a published work from the early 17th century.

The American term, “Knock on Wood” appeared in a post for, “The Syracuse Herald,” in February 1905, reading:

“Neglecting to knock on wood may have been responsible for the weather's unseemly behaviour today.”

Perhaps a few taps on a stately tree to implore friendly spirits to encouraging Mother Nature to be kind to those in Syracuse, New York, would have changed weather for the better.

Returning to Eddie Floyd, by 1966 when he co-wrote and recorded, “Knock on Wood” he was an established song writer for Stax Records, writing hits for A-List artists such as Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas, and many other R&B stars. "Knock on Wood" was covered by more than a hundred other artists including David Bowie, Count Basie, and Otis Reading.

Eddie Floyd certainly did “knock on wood” and got the attention of the right musical spirits.

Thanks for listening! If you're curious about exploring more about the phrase “Knock on Wood”, , you’ll find the references I used for this episode in our show notes.
For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family,...]]>368cross,eddie_floyd,knock_on_wood,pagan,pagans,rosary,stax_records,stephen_carter,steve_carter,stress_solutions,touch-woodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mysterious-origin-for-make-ends-meet--41430740
We investigate the evidence for each possibility as we journey back to the 1600s.

Host: Stephen Carter
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Mic: EV RE320

References for this episode:

References:

Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”; Thomas Nelson Publishing, Copyright 1992; page 147.

Robert Hendrickson, “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins" - 4th Edition; Checkmark Books; Copyright 2008; page 531.

Michael Quinion, Website: "World Wide Words - Investigating the English Language Across the Globe", Copyright 1996, updated 2017. https://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-mak1.htm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41430740Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:43:58 +0000Stephen CarterThe phrase, "Make Ends Meet" is shrouded in historical mystery and could have arisen from several sources. We investigate the evidence for each possibility as we journey back to the 1600s. Host: Stephen Carter Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com Mic: EV...
We investigate the evidence for each possibility as we journey back to the 1600s.

Host: Stephen Carter
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Mic: EV RE320

References for this episode:

References:

Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”; Thomas Nelson Publishing, Copyright 1992; page 147.

Robert Hendrickson, “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins" - 4th Edition; Checkmark Books; Copyright 2008; page 531.

Michael Quinion, Website: "World Wide Words - Investigating the English Language Across the Globe", Copyright 1996, updated 2017. https://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-mak1.htm]]>324make_ends_meet,michael_quinion,phrase_origin,robert_hendrickson,webb_garrison,word_originfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-term-hotbed-came-to-be-400-years-ago--40619692
According to Merriam-Webster Online, the earliest use of “Hotbed” dates to 1626 where the word described, "a bed of soil enclosed in glass, heated especially by fermenting manure, and used for forcing or for raising seedlings”.

By 1768, the word was commonly used when describing an environment favoring rapid growth or developments, e.g., a “hotbed of activity”.

Sources:

Merriam-Webster Online: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotbed.

Etymonline: https://www.etymonline.com/word/hotbed.

“The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins” by Robert Hendrickson.

“Why You Say It” by Webb Garrison.

Host: Stephen Carter;
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Mic: EV RE320

Key words:

Hotbed, hothouse, greenhouse, seedlings, gardening,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40619692Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:02:36 +0000Stephen CarterWashington D.C. is a hotbed of political intrigue. But where, exactly, does the term, “Hotbed” come from and when was it first used? Discover the answers in this episode of, "History of Everyday Sayings”. According to Merriam-Webster Online, the...
According to Merriam-Webster Online, the earliest use of “Hotbed” dates to 1626 where the word described, "a bed of soil enclosed in glass, heated especially by fermenting manure, and used for forcing or for raising seedlings”.

By 1768, the word was commonly used when describing an environment favoring rapid growth or developments, e.g., a “hotbed of activity”.

Sources:

Merriam-Webster Online: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotbed.

Etymonline: https://www.etymonline.com/word/hotbed.

“The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins” by Robert Hendrickson.

“Why You Say It” by Webb Garrison.

Host: Stephen Carter;
Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Mic: EV RE320

Key words:

Hotbed, hothouse, greenhouse, seedlings, gardening,]]>238gardening,greenhouse,hotbed,hothouse,hot_house,seedlingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-the-term-boycott-come-to-be--39800469
But where does that term come from? Where was the first reported boycott and why did it happen?

These questions answered and more in this episode of, "History of Everyday Sayings".

Host: Stephen Carter
Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Information resources and references:

The Fact Site: https://www.thefactsite.com/boycott-word-origins/

WikiPedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boycott

"The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins", by Robert Hendrickson, page 114

Mic: EV RE320

Key words:

Boycott, boycott, Charles Boycott, cancel culture, pressure groups, protests, social justice,]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39800469Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:45:25 +0000Stephen CarterIn today’s highly charged political and social world, you hear the word, “Boycott” constantly. But where does that term come from? Where was the first reported boycott and why did it happen? These questions answered and more in this episode of,...
But where does that term come from? Where was the first reported boycott and why did it happen?

These questions answered and more in this episode of, "History of Everyday Sayings".

Host: Stephen Carter
Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Information resources and references:

The Fact Site: https://www.thefactsite.com/boycott-word-origins/

WikiPedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boycott

"The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins", by Robert Hendrickson, page 114

Mic: EV RE320

Key words:

Boycott, boycott, Charles Boycott, cancel culture, pressure groups, protests, social justice,]]>400boycott,buycott,cancel_culture,charles_boycott,protest,social_justicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-does-the-term-charley-horse-come-from--27975318
That question will be answered - well kind of - in this episode of, History of Everyday Sayings podcast.

Where does the term Charley Horse come from?

According to those who research such questions there are three possible sources for the term.

For our first, and perhaps the most interesting possible source, we journey back in time to the world of baseball in the 1880s and ‘90s. Enter a nag named Charley. Charley would pull a roller across the infield to smooth the turf so the Boys of Summer could play ball.

Exactly where Charley did his work isn’t 100 percent clear. Some history sources say Chicago and at least one other says it was a baseball park in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Over time, poor Charley apparently showed signs of discomfort. Baseball players who experienced stiffness or lameness were said to be suffering like “Charley the Horse", which ultimately led to such spasms, stiffness, or lameness as a “Charley Horse”.

Another theory points toward the term arising from the activities of constables known as “Charleys” in 17th Century England. The term “Charleys” found it’s way to the United States as a term for police officers who suffered frequent leg pain from long periods of walking, particularly when they had to walk on cobblestone streets.

Yet a third story points to a 1907, “Washington Post” story suggesting the term “charley horse” referred to a pitcher named, Charley “Old Hoss” Radbourne who had frequent leg cramps while playing games in the 1880s.

The term ultimately came to be used for baseball players and anyone else suffering from leg muscle cramps.

Which version is true? My vote goes to version one.

Why?

Because I believe poor Charley the Horse deserves all the recognition he can get for the many hours he spent pulling that roller across the baseball park infield so those Boys of Summer - whether in Chicago or Chattanooga - could play the game.

For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family, subscribe for free where you get your podcasts.

Host: Stephen Carter
Contact: Email CarterMethod@gmail.com

Sources:

- Robert Hendrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins". Page 166.
- Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”. Page 278.
- History by Zim Website: http://www.historybyzim.com/2013/03/charley-horse/

Mic: Ultravoice 8500]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27975318Thu, 21 May 2020 16:41:30 +0000Stephen CarterWhere Does the Term Charley Horse Come From? That question will be answered - well kind of - in this episode of, History of Everyday Sayings podcast. Where does the term Charley Horse come from? According to those who research such questions there...
That question will be answered - well kind of - in this episode of, History of Everyday Sayings podcast.

Where does the term Charley Horse come from?

According to those who research such questions there are three possible sources for the term.

For our first, and perhaps the most interesting possible source, we journey back in time to the world of baseball in the 1880s and ‘90s. Enter a nag named Charley. Charley would pull a roller across the infield to smooth the turf so the Boys of Summer could play ball.

Exactly where Charley did his work isn’t 100 percent clear. Some history sources say Chicago and at least one other says it was a baseball park in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Over time, poor Charley apparently showed signs of discomfort. Baseball players who experienced stiffness or lameness were said to be suffering like “Charley the Horse", which ultimately led to such spasms, stiffness, or lameness as a “Charley Horse”.

Another theory points toward the term arising from the activities of constables known as “Charleys” in 17th Century England. The term “Charleys” found it’s way to the United States as a term for police officers who suffered frequent leg pain from long periods of walking, particularly when they had to walk on cobblestone streets.

Yet a third story points to a 1907, “Washington Post” story suggesting the term “charley horse” referred to a pitcher named, Charley “Old Hoss” Radbourne who had frequent leg cramps while playing games in the 1880s.

The term ultimately came to be used for baseball players and anyone else suffering from leg muscle cramps.

Which version is true? My vote goes to version one.

Why?

Because I believe poor Charley the Horse deserves all the recognition he can get for the many hours he spent pulling that roller across the baseball park infield so those Boys of Summer - whether in Chicago or Chattanooga - could play the game.

For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family, subscribe for free where you get your podcasts.

Host: Stephen Carter
Contact: Email CarterMethod@gmail.com

Sources:

- Robert Hendrickson, "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins". Page 166.
- Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”. Page 278.
- History by Zim Website: http://www.historybyzim.com/2013/03/charley-horse/

Mic: Ultravoice 8500]]>339baseball,baseball_history,charley_horse,charley_the_horse,chicago_white_sox,leg_cramps,leg_pain,muscle_spasm,stephen_carterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-the-loophole--27260853
But did the term “Loophole” always refer to legal agreements, taxes, or promises?

We’ll discover how the term Loophole came to be in this episode of, “History of Everyday Sayings”.

This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, a philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits you can use to impress friends and family.

Each episode is short and bitesized for easy listening and recall. By listening, you’ll discover how phrases and words we use everyday came to be.


There will be many surprises along our language journey, so pack your curiosity and let’s explore our phrase of the day.

Loophole

To find the origin on this rather odd word, let’s climb into our Wayback Time Travel machine and set our coordinates for 1591. That was the year according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary online when the term “Loophole” first appeared.

In the late 16th Century, European battles often involved attempts to capture castles. In the days when archers used longbows and later crossbows, arrows filled the sky in attempts to kill or wound soldiers and noblemen who had taken defensive positions in massive castle fortifications.

As you might imagine, this was not a welcome experience by those people taking refuge in the castles.

Wealthy barons and kings hired the best and brightest castle architects and builders to erect fortifications capable of withstanding these prolonged sieges.

Some creative architect, whose name is lost in the dust of history, came up with the brilliant idea to create narrow slits to allow archers within the castle to fire arrows at opposing troops. These narrow slits were known as loopholes.

While there’s no record as to who was the first to employ loopholes in castle fortifications, by the early 17th Century they were a common defensive feature.

The term loophole, most likely derived from the Dutch word lûpen meaning to watch.

Later in the seventeenth century loophole came to be used in everyday English to mean a small opening or an outlet of escape.

Few people know the origins of this often used phrase, but you can now count yourself among the tiny minority of people who do.

If you're curious about exploring more about this term, Loophole, you’ll find the references I used for this podcast episode below.

For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family, subscribe for free where you get your podcasts.

If you would like to comment on this or any other episode, email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Host: Stephen Carter
Host Contact: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Mic: KB

Keywords: loophole, philomath, logophile, medieval, fortifications, knights, castles, middle ages, longbows, archers, crossbow, medieval,

References:

Merriam-Webster Online: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole

Grammarist: https://grammarist.com/interesting-words/loophole/

Web Garrison, Why You Say It, Thomas Nelson Publishing, 1992. Page 146.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27260853Wed, 13 May 2020 19:36:08 +0000Stephen CarterIf you’re a lawyer, business person, or a politician who wants to weasel out of a promise, avoid taxes, or otherwise shirk responsibility, you feverishly look for a loophole in a contract, law, or agreement that will allow you to escape fulfilling a...
But did the term “Loophole” always refer to legal agreements, taxes, or promises?

We’ll discover how the term Loophole came to be in this episode of, “History of Everyday Sayings”.

This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, a philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits you can use to impress friends and family.

Each episode is short and bitesized for easy listening and recall. By listening, you’ll discover how phrases and words we use everyday came to be.


There will be many surprises along our language journey, so pack your curiosity and let’s explore our phrase of the day.

Loophole

To find the origin on this rather odd word, let’s climb into our Wayback Time Travel machine and set our coordinates for 1591. That was the year according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary online when the term “Loophole” first appeared.

In the late 16th Century, European battles often involved attempts to capture castles. In the days when archers used longbows and later crossbows, arrows filled the sky in attempts to kill or wound soldiers and noblemen who had taken defensive positions in massive castle fortifications.

As you might imagine, this was not a welcome experience by those people taking refuge in the castles.

Wealthy barons and kings hired the best and brightest castle architects and builders to erect fortifications capable of withstanding these prolonged sieges.

Some creative architect, whose name is lost in the dust of history, came up with the brilliant idea to create narrow slits to allow archers within the castle to fire arrows at opposing troops. These narrow slits were known as loopholes.

While there’s no record as to who was the first to employ loopholes in castle fortifications, by the early 17th Century they were a common defensive feature.

The term loophole, most likely derived from the Dutch word lûpen meaning to watch.

Later in the seventeenth century loophole came to be used in everyday English to mean a small opening or an outlet of escape.

Few people know the origins of this often used phrase, but you can now count yourself among the tiny minority of people who do.

If you're curious about exploring more about this term, Loophole, you’ll find the references I used for this podcast episode below.

For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family, subscribe for free where you get your podcasts.

If you would like to comment on this or any other episode, email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Host: Stephen Carter
Host Contact: CarterMethod@gmail.com

Mic: KB

Keywords: loophole, philomath, logophile, medieval, fortifications, knights, castles, middle ages, longbows, archers, crossbow, medieval,

References:

Merriam-Webster Online: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loophole

Grammarist: https://grammarist.com/interesting-words/loophole/

Web Garrison, Why You Say It, Thomas Nelson Publishing, 1992. Page 146.]]>284archer,castles,crossbow,fortification,knights,language_history,logophile,longbow,loophole,medieval,middle_ages,philomath,siegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gum-up-the-works--22177840
Host: Stephen Carter

Key Points:

* "Gum up the Works" - Used today to refer to anything or anyone who negatively affects a process or activity.

* According to the Chewing Gum Facts resource, people have been chewing gum in it’s natural forms for thousands of years.

* In North America, Native Americans chewed sap from spruce trees centuries ago.

* To find the origin of this sticky saying, let’s climb into our Wayback Time Travel Machine and set coordinates for the eastern part of what would become the United States in the 16th Century.

* The early colonies required a steady stream of wood and loggers developed tools and methods to harvest trees and turn the wood from those trees into homes, ship masts, furniture, and other products. But loggers were loath to cut red gum trees. The sap dulled saw blades and slowed their work.

* While loggers hated red gum trees, many early settlers discovered red gum trees offered a tasty treat for those willing to risk being covered from head to toe during what were called “gumming expeditions”.

* Youngsters were keen to acquire as much gum as possible, and that meant when they arrived home their mothers were faced with the tough work of removing gum residue from hair, skin, and clothing.

* In 1848, John Bacon Curtis produced the first commercial chewing gum he named, “The State of Main Pure Spruce Gum”.

* On July 27, 1869, Amos Tyler was awarded the first patent in the U.S. for chewing gum. But it was an Ohio Dentist by the name of William Finley Semple who applied Tyler’s patented process. In 1871, a patent was issued for a machine to produce gum. By 1888, chewing gum was sold through vending machines, with the first machine being located in the New York, City subway.

* With the 20th Century came continued development of gum manufacturing and packaging ushering in the chewing gum products we know today.

So, what about “gumming up the works”?

* If you’ve ever stepped on discarded chewing gum and tried to remove it from your shoe, you have first hand knowledge of how sticky and annoying it can be to remove gum from anything.

* According to Robert Hendrickson in his book, “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins”, as early as 1889, factory machines slowed or otherwise not functioning due to sticky substances clogging the works were said to be, “gummed up”.

* As best we can tell from available research, the saying, “Gum up the works” became common as chewing gum became popular and advanced manufacturing machinery for autos and other products was deployed during the later period of what is referred to as the Second Industrial Revolution.

* Over time, the saying went beyond machinery - as in the “works” - and was applied to anything or anyone who slowed down progress for any endeavor. It’s common today to hear someone who is negatively affecting a project or activity to be, “gumming up the works”.

To comment or ask questions about this or any other episode, email your host, Stephen Carter, at CarterMethod@gmail.com

References:

Robert Hendrickson, “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word Origins”; page 376, "gummed up”.

Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”; page 105.

Website: Chewing Gum Facts: http://www.chewinggumfacts.com/chewing-gum-history/history-of-chewing-gum/

Website: English for Students: http://www.english-for-students.com/Gum.html

Website: Wood Splitters Direct, “The Amazing History of Logging in the United States”: https://www.woodsplitterdirect.com/the-amazing-history-of-logging-in-the-united-states/

Mic: BY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22177840Wed, 29 Jan 2020 02:24:39 +0000Stephen CarterGum Up the Works - Episode 3 of, "History of Everyday Sayings". Host: Stephen Carter Key Points: * "Gum up the Works" - Used today to refer to anything or anyone who negatively affects a process or activity. * According to the Chewing Gum Facts...
Host: Stephen Carter

Key Points:

* "Gum up the Works" - Used today to refer to anything or anyone who negatively affects a process or activity.

* According to the Chewing Gum Facts resource, people have been chewing gum in it’s natural forms for thousands of years.

* In North America, Native Americans chewed sap from spruce trees centuries ago.

* To find the origin of this sticky saying, let’s climb into our Wayback Time Travel Machine and set coordinates for the eastern part of what would become the United States in the 16th Century.

* The early colonies required a steady stream of wood and loggers developed tools and methods to harvest trees and turn the wood from those trees into homes, ship masts, furniture, and other products. But loggers were loath to cut red gum trees. The sap dulled saw blades and slowed their work.

* While loggers hated red gum trees, many early settlers discovered red gum trees offered a tasty treat for those willing to risk being covered from head to toe during what were called “gumming expeditions”.

* Youngsters were keen to acquire as much gum as possible, and that meant when they arrived home their mothers were faced with the tough work of removing gum residue from hair, skin, and clothing.

* In 1848, John Bacon Curtis produced the first commercial chewing gum he named, “The State of Main Pure Spruce Gum”.

* On July 27, 1869, Amos Tyler was awarded the first patent in the U.S. for chewing gum. But it was an Ohio Dentist by the name of William Finley Semple who applied Tyler’s patented process. In 1871, a patent was issued for a machine to produce gum. By 1888, chewing gum was sold through vending machines, with the first machine being located in the New York, City subway.

* With the 20th Century came continued development of gum manufacturing and packaging ushering in the chewing gum products we know today.

So, what about “gumming up the works”?

* If you’ve ever stepped on discarded chewing gum and tried to remove it from your shoe, you have first hand knowledge of how sticky and annoying it can be to remove gum from anything.

* According to Robert Hendrickson in his book, “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins”, as early as 1889, factory machines slowed or otherwise not functioning due to sticky substances clogging the works were said to be, “gummed up”.

* As best we can tell from available research, the saying, “Gum up the works” became common as chewing gum became popular and advanced manufacturing machinery for autos and other products was deployed during the later period of what is referred to as the Second Industrial Revolution.

* Over time, the saying went beyond machinery - as in the “works” - and was applied to anything or anyone who slowed down progress for any endeavor. It’s common today to hear someone who is negatively affecting a project or activity to be, “gumming up the works”.

To comment or ask questions about this or any other episode, email your host, Stephen Carter, at CarterMethod@gmail.com

References:

Robert Hendrickson, “The QPB Encyclopedia of Word Origins”; page 376, "gummed up”.

Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”; page 105.

Website: Chewing Gum Facts: http://www.chewinggumfacts.com/chewing-gum-history/history-of-chewing-gum/

Website: English for Students: http://www.english-for-students.com/Gum.html

Website: Wood Splitters Direct, “The Amazing History of Logging in the United States”: 431chewing_gum,chewing_gum_facts,gum,gumming_up,gumming_up_the_works,gum_up_the_works,red_gum_trees,tree_sapfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-sheets-to-the-wind--21969296
Summary:

Learn the origin of the phrase, "3 Sheets to the Wind".

- "3 Sheets to the Wind" is a nautical term originating in England during the early 1800s.

- A sheet is a rope or sometimes a chain holding a sail in place. Contrary to popular belief, a sheet does not refer to the sail itself.

- If the sail isn't held properly by the sheets, the ship becomes impossible to steer in rough weather.

- The movements of a drunken sailor mirror the movements of a ship whose sails are not properly secured by the sheets.

Few people know the origins of this often used phrase, but you can now count yourself among the tiny minority of people who do.

For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family, subscribe for free where you get your podcasts.

If you would like to comment on this or any other episode, email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com.

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References:

“The Phrase Finder”. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/three-sheets-to-the-wind.html.

Dictionary.com. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/three--sheets--to--the--wind

Word Histories. https://wordhistories.net/2018/07/25/sheets-wind-drunk/

World Wide Words. http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-thr1.htm

“Drunken Sailor - Irish Rovers - Lyrics”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_RWtdm81WU

Microphone: AT2005]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21969296Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:36:54 +0000Stephen Carter"3 Sheets to the Wind" - Episode 2 of the, "History of Everyday Sayings" Podcast Summary: Learn the origin of the phrase, "3 Sheets to the Wind". - "3 Sheets to the Wind" is a nautical term originating in England during the early 1800s. - A sheet...
Summary:

Learn the origin of the phrase, "3 Sheets to the Wind".

- "3 Sheets to the Wind" is a nautical term originating in England during the early 1800s.

- A sheet is a rope or sometimes a chain holding a sail in place. Contrary to popular belief, a sheet does not refer to the sail itself.

- If the sail isn't held properly by the sheets, the ship becomes impossible to steer in rough weather.

- The movements of a drunken sailor mirror the movements of a ship whose sails are not properly secured by the sheets.

Few people know the origins of this often used phrase, but you can now count yourself among the tiny minority of people who do.

For more “Amazing History of Everyday Sayings” tasty auditory tidbits you can use to amaze friends and family, subscribe for free where you get your podcasts.

If you would like to comment on this or any other episode, email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com.

——

References:

“The Phrase Finder”. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/three-sheets-to-the-wind.html.

Dictionary.com. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/three--sheets--to--the--wind

Word Histories. https://wordhistories.net/2018/07/25/sheets-wind-drunk/

World Wide Words. http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-thr1.htm

“Drunken Sailor - Irish Rovers - Lyrics”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_RWtdm81WU

Microphone: AT2005]]>41118th_amendment,21st_amendment,3_masted_ship,3_sheets,3_sheets_to_the_wind,drunken_sailor,prohibition,sails,tall_ships,three_masted_ship,three_sheetsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selling-like-hotcakes-where-did-the-saying-come-from--21964923
I know you’ve heard the phrase, “Selling Like Hotcakes”. But how exactly did that phrase come to be?

To discover the answer we climb into our Wayback Transport Ship and set our coordinates for Colonial America in the mid and late 1700s. What we know today as pancakes and hotcakes, were known as hoe cakes, Johnnycakes, and flapjacks in the American Colonies. The term, “Pancake” appeared in England as early as the 1400s, but “Hotcakes” is distinctly American and comes from America's Colonial heritage.

Let’s meet Amelia Simmons who authored what is believed to be the first cookbook in the new world entitled “American Cookery” published in 1796. In Ms. Simmons’s cookbook, we see two recipes, one for “Johny Cake or Hoe Cake” and a second for “Indian Slapjack. Ingredients for hoe cakes included milk, “Indian meal”, and molasses. The recipe for “Indian Slapjack” included milk, “Indian meal”, and four eggs.

Whether you were a frontiersman, a farmer, or a townsperson, you very likely had eaten and loved these tasty delicacies. Some liked their hoe cakes fried in bear grease, while others preferred lard. Whichever camp you were in, everyone agreed they were delicious.

By the early 1800s, hoe cakes were more commonly known as hotcakes. Hotcakes became big sellers at community and church social fundraising events. By 1825, any item that sold well was said to be, “Selling like hotcakes”.

The phrase "selling like hotcakes” has flourished as an American saying for 200 plus years and continues to be popular today.

If you're curious about exploring more about hotcakes, you’ll find the references I used for this podcast in our show notes.

If you would like to comment on this or any other episode, email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Until our next visit, I’m your host Stephen Carter wishing you blessings in abundance.

References:

Rebecca Rupp, “Hot off the Griddle, Here’s the History of Pancakes”. “National Geographic”; February 27, 2018. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/food/the-plate/2014/05/21/hot-off-the-griddle-heres-the-history-of-pancakes/

Matt Soniak, “The Origin of 10 Food Phrases”; “Mental Floss”; October 10, 2010. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/26034/origins-10-food-phrases.

Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”; Thomas Nelson Publishing. Page 152.

Microphone used: BY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21964923Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:34:26 +0000Stephen CarterSelling Like Hotcakes I know you’ve heard the phrase, “Selling Like Hotcakes”. But how exactly did that phrase come to be? To discover the answer we climb into our Wayback Transport Ship and set our coordinates for Colonial America in the mid and...
I know you’ve heard the phrase, “Selling Like Hotcakes”. But how exactly did that phrase come to be?

To discover the answer we climb into our Wayback Transport Ship and set our coordinates for Colonial America in the mid and late 1700s. What we know today as pancakes and hotcakes, were known as hoe cakes, Johnnycakes, and flapjacks in the American Colonies. The term, “Pancake” appeared in England as early as the 1400s, but “Hotcakes” is distinctly American and comes from America's Colonial heritage.

Let’s meet Amelia Simmons who authored what is believed to be the first cookbook in the new world entitled “American Cookery” published in 1796. In Ms. Simmons’s cookbook, we see two recipes, one for “Johny Cake or Hoe Cake” and a second for “Indian Slapjack. Ingredients for hoe cakes included milk, “Indian meal”, and molasses. The recipe for “Indian Slapjack” included milk, “Indian meal”, and four eggs.

Whether you were a frontiersman, a farmer, or a townsperson, you very likely had eaten and loved these tasty delicacies. Some liked their hoe cakes fried in bear grease, while others preferred lard. Whichever camp you were in, everyone agreed they were delicious.

By the early 1800s, hoe cakes were more commonly known as hotcakes. Hotcakes became big sellers at community and church social fundraising events. By 1825, any item that sold well was said to be, “Selling like hotcakes”.

The phrase "selling like hotcakes” has flourished as an American saying for 200 plus years and continues to be popular today.

If you're curious about exploring more about hotcakes, you’ll find the references I used for this podcast in our show notes.

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Until our next visit, I’m your host Stephen Carter wishing you blessings in abundance.

References:

Rebecca Rupp, “Hot off the Griddle, Here’s the History of Pancakes”. “National Geographic”; February 27, 2018. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/food/the-plate/2014/05/21/hot-off-the-griddle-heres-the-history-of-pancakes/

Matt Soniak, “The Origin of 10 Food Phrases”; “Mental Floss”; October 10, 2010. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/26034/origins-10-food-phrases.

Webb Garrison, “Why You Say It”; Thomas Nelson Publishing. Page 152.

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