“Nest Egg” & "No Dice" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 14)
Our American Stories
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4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 11 August 2023
⏱️ 12 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases.
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