Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing
Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine
The Language Lie podcast is a delightful and informative show that explores the origins and meanings of common phrases and idioms. Hosted by two charismatic individuals, this podcast offers a light-hearted banter that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. With each episode brimming with interesting facts and historical insights, I cannot recommend The Language Lie highly enough for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of language.
One of the best aspects of The Language Lie is the chemistry between the hosts. Their playful dynamic adds a layer of entertainment to the educational content, making it enjoyable to listen to. Their witty remarks and clever jokes create an atmosphere that feels like a conversation between friends. This not only makes for an engaging experience but also helps in retaining the information presented in each episode.
Moreover, what sets this podcast apart is its ability to shed light on phrases and idioms that we often use without much thought. The hosts take us on a journey through the discovery of these linguistic expressions, unraveling their roots and possible meanings along the way. Even if you think you already know where a certain phrase came from, The Language Lie might just make you rethink your assumptions. This aspect of the podcast enhances our understanding of language while also challenging our preconceived notions.
While The Language Lie has numerous strengths, there are some aspects that could be improved upon. Occasionally, I found myself wanting more depth in the exploration of certain phrases or idioms. While the podcast provides enough information for casual listeners, those seeking more detailed explanations may feel left wanting. It would be great if future episodes could delve deeper into these linguistic treasures, offering a more comprehensive analysis for those hungry for knowledge.
In conclusion, The Language Lie is an exceptional podcast that strikes a perfect balance between education and entertainment. With its engaging hosts, fascinating facts, and thought-provoking discussions about language, this show stands out as a must-listen for anyone interested in expanding their linguistic horizons. Whether you're a language enthusiast or simply enjoy light-hearted banter, The Language Lie is sure to captivate and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the phrases we use every day.
Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss augury, Edith Hamilton's "Mythology," and which side of the bed is the correct side of the bed. Support the showWe'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
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Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the queen, printing typefaces, and the most nursery rhyme idiom with the dirtiest song references. Sources:https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.htmlhttps://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/mind+your+p%27s+and+q%27shttps://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.htmlhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.michiganradio.org/arts-culture/2019-01-06/the-dark-origin-of-basket-caseSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss tailoring, leftover meat, and balancing the budget. Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Latin, the Met Gala, and Casey's prowess as a golfer.Sources:https://www.fei.org/stories/lifestyle/my-equestrian-life/horses-animal-companionshttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/par+for+the+coursehttps://grammarist.com/idiom/par-for-the-course/https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/1295/par-for-the-coursehttps://knowyourphrase.com/par-for-the-coursehttps://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/aimeemann/parforthecourse.htmlhttps://bestlifeonline.com/offensive-sayings/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the Bible, The Addams family, and The Matrix.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslight_(1944_film)https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://bestlifeonline.com/offensive-sayings/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss oysters, the price of pearls, and sharp objects. Sources:https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/the+world+is+your+oysterhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/the-worlds-your-oyster/https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/21713/what-is-the-meaning-and-origin-of-the-common-phrase-the-world-is-your-oysterhttps://www.quora.com/What-is-the-origin-of-the-phrase-the-world-is-your-oysterhttps://dragonflycollector.com/music/lyrics/the-world-is-your-oyster/https://soundcloud.com/cherokee-red/the-world-is-my-oysterhttps://www.fluentu.com/blog/idioms-from-around-the-world/from rd.com/list/words-with-offensive-origins/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss taking chances, the wind, and hating the sound of their own voices. Sources:https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/I+am+throwing+something+to+the+windshttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://usadultliteracy.com/2014/05/14/idiom-of-the-week-throw-caution-to-the-wind/https://idiomorigins.org/origin/throw-caution-to-the-windhttps://www.quora.com/Where-did-the-phrase-throw-caution-to-the-wind-originatehttps://grammarhow.com/caution-to-the-wind/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb99yF14qJYhttps://www.upworthy.com/10-common-phrases-that-are-actually-racist-afhttps://www.mimicmethod.com/tag/best-idioms-in-other-languages/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss horses, teeth, and Ingrid's shared birthday with a psychopath.Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.upworthy.com/10-common-phrases-that-are-actually-racist-afSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss sarcasm, goats, and public radio. Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.theidioms.com/get-goat/https://www.justlearn.com/blog/sarcastic-idioms-and-phraseshttps://myenglishroutine.com/funny-english-idioms/https://www.michiganradio.org/post/dont-let-idiom-get-your-goathttps://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/get-your-goat.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/offensive-phrases-that-people-still-use-2013-11Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss teeth sweaters, the Bible, and cinnamon.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_for_the_buckhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/us/racism-words-phrases-slavery-trnd/index.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss bangs and bounces and explosions.Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/more-bang-for-your-buck-shttps://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/bang+for+the+buckhttps://www.oysterenglish.com/idiom-bang-for-the-buck.htmlhttps://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/more-bang-for-your-buck.htmlhttps://english.stackexchange.com/questions/323520/what-is-the-origin-of-more-bang-for-the-your-buckhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/07/06/us/racism-words-phrases-slavery-trnd/index.htmlSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss cake, Cromwell, and the Unabomber. Sources:https://grammarist.com/phrase/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_can%27t_have_your_cake_and_eat_ithttp://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/002762.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/magazine/20FOB-onlanguage-t.htmlhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.quora.com/In-Swedish-how-do-you-say-youre-welcome/answer/Anders-D-H-PemerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Harry Styles and murderous puppets, and Ingrid does a Southern accent.Sources:https://grammarist.com/idiom/as-pleased-as-punch/http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-ple1.htmhttps://www.thekitchn.com/why-do-we-say-pleased-as-punch-238364https://www.vogue.com/article/what-might-harry-styles-new-beauty-line-look-likehttps://www.inquirer.com/opinion/racist-phrases-origins-language-20200610.htmlhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Emily Post, the history of dice, and the 90s. Sources: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/be-on-a-rollhttps://www.idioms.online/on-a-roll/https://www.britannica.com/topic/dicehttps://www.idioms.online/origin-of-the-expression-on-a-roll/https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=on%20onehttps://www.theidioms.com/on-a-roll/https://books.google.com/ngramsThree Mile Island, Radioactive Waste Disposal Resulting from Mar.1979 Accident, Unit 2 - Environmental Impact Statement · Volume 3Legitimacy in the Modern State By John H. Schaar · 1981https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_a_Rollhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crapshttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss monkeys, creationists, and Casey and Ingrid's very different days. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey%27s_unclehttps://www.idioms.online/ill-be-a-monkeys-uncle/https://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-mon3.htmhttps://thevillageidiom.org/ill-be-a-monkeys-uncle/https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the nature of time, bad British accents, and people who are a little bananas. Sources: https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/7-more-common-dog-idioms-explainedhttps://www.quora.com/What-does-historical-time-mean-for-social-theorists-and-philosophershttps://writingexplained.org/idiom-dictionary/off-your-rockerhttp://www.wordwizard.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=18057https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/6967/why-off-his-rockerhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Old English, cold things, and tips for sociopaths. Sources: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/break-the-icehttps://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/break+the+icehttps://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/break-the-icehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icebreakerhttps://wordhistories.net/2017/08/05/break-the-ice-origin/https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/break-the-ice.htmlTaming of the Shrew - Shakespeare ( 1594)Hudibras - Samuel Butler (1664)https://brightside.me/inspiration-psychology/the-13-best-ways-to-break-the-ice-340210/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Break_the_Ice_(song)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icebreaker_(facilitation)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calquehttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss cotton, dairy cows, and Porgy & Bess. Sources:https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/5476/why-the-difference-in-depiction-of-the-cross-between-catholics-and-protestantshttps://www.hottytoddy.com/2014/05/19/13-southern-sayings-that-the-rest-of-america-wont-understand/https://www.marketplace.org/2014/07/23/high-cotton-and-southern-language/https://thesouthernc.com/livin-in-high-cotton/http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/_/mdict.aspx?h=1&word=in+high+cottonhttps://grammarist.com/idiom/in-tall-cotton-and-in-high-cotton/https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/46/messages/940.htmlhttps://idiomation.wordpress.com/tag/in-high-cotton/https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss bears, wolves, and Odin. Sources:https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/go-berserk.htmlhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20berserkhttps://www.grammarphobia.com/blog/2018/06/berserk.htmlhttps://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/go+berserkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berserkerhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss caffeine, Victorians, poets...and more horses. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_ringer_(idiom)https://www.theidioms.com/dead-ringer/https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/dead-ringer.htmlhttps://grammarist.com/idiom/dead-ringerhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss horses, canaries, and live music. Sources:https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/put-the-cart-before-the-horse.htmlhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20the%20cart%20before%20the%20horsehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cart_before_the_horsehttps://www.theidioms.com/put-the-cart-before-the-horse/https://books.google.com/ngramshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucianhttps://www.theoi.com/Text/LucianDialoguesDead1.html“Cart Before the Horse.” A Hog on Ice: And Other Curious Expressions, by Charles Earle Funk and Tom Funk, Quill, 2001. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/put-the-cart-before-the-horse.htmlhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss kolaches and Ingrid's favorite subject: dog-related idioms. Sources:https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/at-home-and-away-with-the-fairies-an-irishman-s-diary-on-the-globalisation-of-a-hiberno-english-phrase-1.3474117https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_a_Horse_(Ride_a_Cowboy)https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/that+dog+won%27t+hunthttps://www.wordorigins.org/big-list-entries/that-dog-wont-hunthttps://yourislandnews.com/this-dog-wont-huntand-other-dog-related-idioms/https://holidaybarn.com/blog/dog-idioms-history-and-meanings/https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss drunk animals, why you should put gas in a car if you borrow it, and Casey makes (many) bad puns. Sources:https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/collective-false-memories-whats-behind-the-mandela-effecthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-alcoholics-of-the-animal-world-81007700/https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/have+a+bone+to+pick+withhttps://www.dictionary.com/browse/bone-to-pickhttps://www.bartleby.com/81/4395.html"Comedy of Errors" - Shakespeare (1594)"Hudibras" - Butler (1663)https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/have_a_bone_to_pick"Answer to the Treatise of the Crosse against John Martiall" - James Calfhill (1565)"Dictionary of Dates and Universal Reference Relating to All Ages and Nations Comprehending Every Remarkable Occurrence, Ancient and Modern, the Foundation, Laws, and Governments of Countries ... with Copious Details of England, Scotland and Ireland, the Whole Comprehending a Body of Information, Classical, Political and Domestic, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present Time" - Joseph Haydn (1845)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Haydnhttps://books.google.com/ngramshttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss rabbit holes, many Irish things, and how to best do an offensive British accent. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Belgiumhttps://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/apr/17/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-alice-in-wonderland-lewis-carrollhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushing%20up%20daisieshttps://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/one+is+pushing+up+the+daisieshttps://wordhistories.net/2017/02/24/push-up-daisies/https://grammarist.com/usage/pushing-up-daisies/https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/at-home-and-away-with-the-fairies-an-irishman-s-diary-on-the-globalisation-of-a-hiberno-english-phrase-1.3474117https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Texas, cowboys, horseshoes, and a little Faulkner. Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss chefs, Romans, and Casey tries his best to scandalize Ingrid. Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/19/ancient-greeces-army-of-lovershttps://grammarist.com/idiom/a-lot-on-ones-plate-and-a-full-platehttps://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/a+full+platehttps://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/word-histories-dinnerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss restaurant speak, poison antidotes, cute Frenchmen, and Casey's best buddy, Pliny the Elder. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/86_(term)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folie_%C3%A0_deuxhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss various animal idioms, Casey's dog's ADHD, and develop some conspiracy theories about British people. Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/4exgpz/til_that_a_group_of_grackles_is_commonly_referred/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte%27s_Webhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Dutchhttps://www.theidioms.com/sick-as-a-dog/https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/sick-as-a-dog/https://ginsengenglish.com/blog/dog-idiomshttp://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-sic1.htmhttps://grammarpartyblog.com/2011/05/03/sick-idioms/https://www.phrases.com/phrase/sick-as-a-dog_45022https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/498274/what-is-the-history-of-the-idiom-sick-as-a-dogSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss hogs, hockey, and Canadian idioms! Sources:https://www.narcity.com/16-newfoundland-slang-dictionary-terms-all-canadian-need-to-knowhttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss murder podcasts, what friendship means, and some conspiracy theories about rope. Sources:https://learnersdictionary.com/qa/what-s-the-difference-between-idioms-and-proverbshttps://grammarist.com/idiom/hand-over-fist/https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/hand-over-fist.htmlhttps://writingexplained.org/idiom-dictionary/hand-over-fisthttps://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss ghosts, German, and both of their homelands: Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gray_Man_(ghost)https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss pop music versus poetry, fraternities, and awesome Pisces birthdays. Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/life+and+soul+of+the+partyhttps://english.stackexchange.com/questions/172885/why-would-you-throw-a-partySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey, Ingrid, and special guest Trevor Brandt as they discuss the Where's Waldo of idioms, bird civil wars, and how no one is wearing pants on Zoom. Find the (super fun!) interactive link to the painting we mention here: https://bruegel.analog.is/ Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss werewolves, bad cocktails, and the requirements of becoming an Elder. Please note that this episode was recorded before Winter Storm Uri. Sources:https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thelanguagelie)
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