English idioms creep into everyday speech, often without the users knowing their origin or true meaning. A new dictionary of English idioms collects what is known about these odd phrases and revives many that were forgotten.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Anatoly Liberman Guest
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