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The English language is full of metaphors and similes. This podcast looks at a different, commonly-used idiom or metaphor each episode. Each season has an overall theme for the idioms and metaphors, including sports, body, weather, disaster, and war metaphors and idioms. LNEidiomsandmetaphors@gmail.com
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins
Big Science Pods
Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we share equivocal research about the origin of words, phrases, and idioms we use every day. From the team at Big Science Pods, we bring you the whole 9 yards, the entire kit and caboodle, the whole shebang of this quick, entertaining look at our language and the history therein. Learn why we call New York "The Big Apple," what "red-handed" REALLY means and why sometimes people are "happy as ...
Three mates, Locky, Lucas & Rhys aka the "Idiots" pick a few idioms each episode to chat, philosophise and banter about.
Every other week, we provide the real and completely made up origins of five idioms. Sandwiched between idioms are a rotating variety of segments including Portmanteau Corner, Word Advocacy Corner, and "Sports?". tl;dr Two people (idiots) talk about idioms (idioms) and other stuff.
Learn English phrases and idioms the easy way.
My podcast is to help people learn English. I will be teaching idioms. And different expressions of the day.
These mini podcasts explain the meaning of English idioms and give examples of how they can be used in normal everyday English conversation. Transcripts are available at www.englishwitheloquence.com
Two loose morals collide to bring you the opinions of the bottom-half of society. We leave nothing to the imagination. We bring nothing to the table. And, we’ll leave you respecting us less every time. We are your “two drunk idioms.” Find out more at https://toodrunkidioms.com
to get/have egg on your face: To be humiliated because of your own actions To look foolish because you failed or were arrogant Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-i…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Farming.
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Episode 114: Jay & Ray farm a few new idioms. don't have a cow when pigs fly haywire long row to hoe Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED, American Dictionary of Idioms, Wiki, newspapers.com, stackexchange, worldwidewords. All…
To egg on: To encourage someone to do something dangerous or stupid Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https:…
To eat your own words: To be proven wrong, to look foolish because you were incorrect Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising…
To drown out: To hide sound through loudness, to suppress through intensity Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries…
To drown in: To be overwhelmed Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-…
To cry wolf: To raise a false alarm Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Bodies, pt. 5
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Episode 113: Jay & Ray chew the fat about idioms including, well a finger in every pie chew the fat fit as a fiddle ear to the ground plus a drop in by the illustrious Johnny Dollar, R.I.P. Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. some of the W9Y sources include phrase finder uk, word wizard forums, etymology online, the OED…
To call it quits: To settle a debt Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & …
To call it quits: To stop doing something Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Nonsense - Encore
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Episode 112: Jay & Ray sputter sheer nonsense (again.) - Encore balderdash malarky knackered hornswaggled Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertisin…
Buckle up: A warning to get ready for excitement or trouble Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir…
To break into: To successfully enter an industry Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Parties!
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Episode 111: Jay & Ray party down with some new idioms. paint the town red hobnob play hooky wallflower Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising,…
To break into: To start doing something suddenly Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…
A thaw: A warming of relations, a lessening of hostility Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Craziness - Encore.
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Episode 110: Jay & Ray go nuts (again) for some crazy idioms - Encore crazy as a loon mad as a hatter off your rocker nuts Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services f…
To make your blood run cold: To terrify you Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P…
To be left numb: To be left shocked and traumatised Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Bodies, pt. 4
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Episode 109: Jay & Ray eye up some new body idioms. foot in mouth mug on the tip of your tongue twist your arm Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the adver…
To have ice in your veins: To remain calm and focused under pressure Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https…
To be left out in the cold: To be excluded Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Sayings, pt. 3
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Episode 108: Jay & Ray say some brand new sayings. wet blanket dibs buy a lemon highfalutin Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film, and v…
To be ice cold: To have no compassion, to be calm under pressure Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://r…
To freeze up: To become paralyzed due to fear or nervousness Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Animals, pt. 5
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Episode 107: Jay & Ray meet some friendly animal idioms. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush don't count your chickens eat crow can of worms Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-…
To freeze (version 2): To stand extremely still, to cease all movement Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: htt…
To freeze (version 1): To become extremely cold Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Random, pt. 7
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Episode 106: Jay & Ray randomly stumble on a few new idioms. boycott going dutch mealy mouthed not my cup of tea Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the adv…
Stay frosty: Stay calm and alert Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op…
A frosty reception: an unfriendly welcome Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Weather - Encore.
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Episode 105: Jay & Ray (re)explore phrases with undercurrents of Weather - Encore. raining cats & dogs under the weather raincheck Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production se…
Frosty: Unfriendly, uncaring Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou…
A cool head: a calm personality under pressue Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Hit or Misc!
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Episode 104: Jay & Ray take a few misc opportunities. reconnoiter harebrained tomfoolery catch-22 Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertising, film,…
A cold reception: an unfriendly welcome Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…
Send a chill: cause a feeling of fear or horror Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Get Moving!
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Episode 103: Jay & Ray hustle up a few new etymologies. clodhoppers make headway slow boat to china shake a leg Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the adve…
Chilled relations: Unfriendly, hostile relations Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Motion.
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Episode 102: Jay & Ray move to understand a few new phrases. badger grasping for straws get the ball rolling palm off Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for th…
Chilling (adjective): Horrifying and unsettling Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…
To chill / To chill out: To relax, to take it easy Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idioms-and-metaphors/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…
A warm welcome: A friendly welcome Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ Donations: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/fb044558-4f24-48a6-8035-82986ec32ec9/donations lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-idi…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Going Down.
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Episode 101: Jay & Ray get tough with a few idioms. in the doldrums in hot water hit the sack bite the dust Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. Big Science Music is an award-winning original music and sound boutique. Providing scoring, sound design, radio, podcast, and all audio-post production services for the advertis…
A warm relationship: A loving relationship Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ Donations: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/fb044558-4f24-48a6-8035-82986ec32ec9/donations lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-eng…
A warm reception: A hostile greeting Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ Donations: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/fb044558-4f24-48a6-8035-82986ec32ec9/donations lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-i…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & People.
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Episode 100: Jay & Ray meet a few new people idioms. runaround sue lass hillbilly in a jiffy Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. New users can use…
A warm reception: A friendly greeting Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ Donations: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/fb044558-4f24-48a6-8035-82986ec32ec9/donations lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-natural-english-…
A warm personality: A friendly and kind personality Find the book: “Learn Natural English: Idioms and Metaphors.” Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2NDXC/ Donations: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/fb044558-4f24-48a6-8035-82986ec32ec9/donations lneidiomsansmetaphors@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/learn-na…
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Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Animals, pt. 4
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Episode 99: Jay & Ray feed some animal idioms. monkey business ear worm pony up eager beaver Subscribe, review, and come find us on Twitter, Instagram, & FB. The Roberto Clemente Museum is a showcase of baseball artifacts, memorabilia, works of art, and photographs related to the life of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. New users can use…
