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Have you ever wondered why we use certain phrases or words? Where did they come from? What's the origin of that saying? Why do we say "Rule of Thumb"? Why should we mind our "P's & Q's"? Father and son hosts Scott and Liam Kelly have the answers to thos

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    Why Do We Say...Love Is Blind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 24:38


    Hello Friends,On today's episode we cover:Kick the CanDrop In The BucketThe Grass Is Always GreenerLove Is BlindPlus we welcome Gareth Nock to our World Famous Game Show What Word Am I?Support the show

    Why Do We Say... Piece Of The Action?

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 31:51


    Hello Friends,On today's show we cover:Piece of the ActionI Wouldn't Touch That With A Ten Foot PoleKnow Which Side Your Bread Is Buttered OnThe Whole ShebangWe also welcome our newest contestant to the Show for the world famous game show- What Word Am I?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Laughing Stock?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 35:32


    Hello Friends,On today's episode we cover:AssassinGo Over Like A Lead Balloon Vicious CircleScraping The Bottom Of The Barrel Laughing StockWe also welcome our newest contestant to our world famous game show, What Word Am I?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Think Outside the Box?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 33:03


    IT'S SEASON 2 BABY!!!Welcome to Season 2 Everyone!On today's episode we cover:Think Outside The BoxAvocadoBuck (Money)Penny PinchingCream of The CropWe also discuss some words and their meanings from Prohibition.Don't forget to hang out until the end of the episode when we play our NEW World Famous game show, What Word Am I? We also get a completely impromptu phone call from our Season 1 Word Or Not A Word Champion, Kersti!It's season 2 baby!!!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Season 1 Finale!!!!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 38:52


    Hello Friends!We finally made it!! After a few weeks off, we are back with our Season 1 Finale!!!On today's show we cover:Strike While the Iron Is HotTo Kowtow ToFall on Your SwordBob's Your UnclePlus a bonus phrase that has been said many times on the show....tune in to find out.We also have our Grand finale of our Word Or Not A Word Tournament of Champions. Find out who wins between Dorion and our reigning Champion Kersti!Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Hell or High Water?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 29:12


    Hello Friends,On today's show we cover:On The DotHell or High WaterYou Can't Make Silk Out Of A Sow's EarMoving The NeedleWe also have our final Semi-Final match of the Word or Not a Word Tournament of Champions with the Winner who will face our Grand Champion Kersti next week in our Season 1 Finale!Follow Us on Instagram @whydowesaythatSupport the show

    Why Do We Say...Flash In The Pan?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 32:33


    Hello Friends,We are back after a couple weeks off. Thanks for joining us!On today's show, we cover:Fight Fire With FireFlash In The PanTie the KnotGreat Minds Think AlikeWe have also reached the penultimate episode of the WONAW Tournament of Champions with contestants Kristina and Owen!Follow Us on Instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Keep It Under Your Hat?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 29:56


    Hello Friends,Sorry we are late this week....glad you stuck around!On this episode, we cover:An Arm and a LegKeep it Under Your HatHat TrickSticks and StonesSupport the show

    Why Do We Say...Smart As A Whip?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 25:28


    Hello Friends,On today's episode we cover:Dead RingerUnder WrapsBone to PickSmart as a WhipWe are also into the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions with Kristina and Joanna battling it out to move on!Follow Us on Instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Your Mother Wears Army Boots?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 29:33


    Hello Friends,Welcome to the insult episode...Ya filthy mugs!We cover some insults you have heard and maybe some that you haven't!We also play the final quarterfinal match I the world famous game show Word Or Not A Word Tournament of Champions with two proxy contestants filling in for folks who couldn't make it.

    Why Do We Say...The Last Straw?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 31:06


    Hello Friends,In this episode we cover the following:Worse for WearOn the MendPecking OrderThe Last Straw (that broke the Camel's back)

    Why Do We Say...To Hell In A Handbasket?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 29:46


    Hello Friends,Welcome to our scaaaaary episode recorded on Friday the 13th!Today we cover:The History of Friday the 13thTo Hell in a HandbasketShot in the DarkWhen Hell Freezes OverWe also welcome Sommer and Kristina as they battle it out in the newest rounds o the Word Or Not A Word Tournament of Champions!Follow us on instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Read The Riot Act?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 29:23


    Hello Friends,On today's episode, we cover:On the LamRead the Riot ActEat CrowBent Out of ShapeOn this week's episode Liam and Evan go head-to-head in the newest round of the Word or Not a Word Tournament of ChampionsFollow us on Instagram @whydowesaythatSupport the show

    Why Do We Say...Read Between the Lines?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 30:46


    Hello Friends,On today's episode, we cover the following phrases:A Feather in One's CapPull Yourself togetherRead Between the LinesEvery Cloud Has a Silver LiningWe also have our second set of contestants for the Word or Not a Word Tournament of Champions!Follow up on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydowesaythatSupport the show

    Why Do We Say...Saved By The Bell?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 32:08


    Hello FriendsOn today's show, we cover:Take It With a Grain of SaltThree Sheets to the WindSaved By the BellPaying Through the NoseWe are also excited to announce that the Tournament of Champions has officially begun!!!We also have out newest feature...The Neil Degases-Tyson future watch.Follow us on Instagram: @why_do_we_say_thatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Breaking The Ice?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 22:07


    Hello Friends,On today's show we cover:Breaking the IceLike maggot and bacon (don't ask, Liam found it)On Pins and NeedlesBarking Up the Wrong TreePlus one bonus phrase!We also have our final regular season game of our World Famous Game Show: Word or Not a Word!It is also our last Mario Lopez watch ;(Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Abracadabra?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 30:25


    Hello Friends,Liam is back!!!!On today's episode, we cover:Couch PotatoAbracadabra!With Bells On Back to The Drawing BoardWe also welcome our newest contestant, Sommer to our world famous game show Word Or Not A Word.Also, don't forget to listen in for our Mario Lopez watch.Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show

    Why Do We Say...Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 31:03


    Hello Friends,Liam is off sick for this episode with a Hernia. Filling in for Liam is our good friend and former contestant on WONAW- Garry Reay-LaidlerOn this episode we cover:Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthBad News Travels FastA Different Kettle of FishThanks to our listener Cindy who reached out to us on Instagram for:Blood is Thicker Than WaterWe also play our world famous game show Word Or Not a Word, which we played while we were guests on the podcast...Conversations with Catt.You can catch Catt's show here:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/conversations-with-catt-the-podcast/id1508941165Support the show

    Why Do We Say...Put Up Your Dukes?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 28:34


    Hello Friends,On today'episode, we cover:Put Up Your DukesDown To EarthBe Old as The HillsNot Playing With A Full DeckWe also welcome Brenden from Australia to our World Famous Game Show....Word Or Not A Word.Follow us on Instagram...It's all we have: @wy_do_we_say_thatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Whole Kit and Kaboodle?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 25:59


    On today's episode, we cover the following topics:Get Off On The Wrong FootWinner, Winner, Chicken DinnerEat DirtWhole Kit and KaboodleFollow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythatWe also play our world famous, yet contested game show...Word Or Not A WordSupport the show

    Why Do We Say...Handle With Kid Gloves?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 39:53


    On this episode, we cover the phrases:Handle with Kid GlovesMy Name is MudUnder the WeatherFace The Music (Before Bill & Ted Do)We also play our world famous game show Word Or Not A Word.Follow us on Instagram @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Cooking Up A Storm?

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 30:52


    On today's episode we cover the phrases:Put the Cart Before the HorseBetween the Devil and the Deep Blue SeaCooking Up A StormLunatic FringeWe update everyone on our Mario Lopez watch and welcome our newest contestant to Word Or Not A Word!Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Wolf In Sheep's Clothing?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 33:26


    On today's show, Liam does a great job explaining:Out of the Blue &Wolf in Sheep's Clothingand Scott does an extremely mediocre job with:That's How the Cookie Crumbles &You Bet Your Bottom DollarWe also have another contestant for our world famous (yet contested) game show Word Or Not A Word!@why_do_we_say_that on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Push The Envelope?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 25, 2021 31:09


    Hello Everyone!On today's episode, we cover:Speak Of The DevilPush The EnvelopeSpare the Rod and Spoil The ChildClose But No CigarPlease follow us on Instagram @why_do_we_say_thatWe also up date everyone on our Mario Lopez watch and play the world famous, yet contested game show- Word Or Not A Word.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Dead As A Doornail?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 31:52


    Welcome to this week's episode!Today we cover:Once in a Blue MoonGoing the Extra MileDifferent Strokes for Different FolksDead as a DoornailJoin us also for our Mario Lopez watch and Kristina joins us as the latest contestant of Word Or Not a Word.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...When Pigs Fly?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 11, 2021 38:41


    On today's episode we cover:When Pigs FlyRest on Your LaurelsCrash and BurnDon't Go Off Half-CockedPlus our friend Garry joins us for our world famous (yet contested) game show, Word Or Not A Word!Stay tuned to the end for another update on our Mario Lopez watch.Follow us on Instagram: @why_do_we_say_thatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Knock on Wood?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 4, 2021 26:39


    On today's episode, we cover:Knock on WoodIn Hot WaterPipe DreamIt's Raining Cats and DogsFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/why_do_we_say_thatStay tuned for our Mario Lopez watch and don't forget, the Tournament of Champions is coming soon.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Chip Off The Old Block?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 30:16


    On today's episode, we cover:Bad AppleSecond BananaChip Off the Old BlockA Rolling Stone Gathers No MossPlus one quick bonus!Mario Lopez watch: Stayed tuned to find out how long it has been since we reached out to Mario.Mike from Caledon joins us for this week's episode of Word Or Not A Word.Check us out on Instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Mad As A Hatter?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 34:36


    Stay updated on our Mario Lopez watch. We are trying to get him on Word Or Not A Word, but he hasn't responded. If you know Mario, please have him reach out to us.Today we cover:Mad as a Hatterhair of the Dog That Bit YouBack to Square 1Make a Beeline Fro SomethingFollow us on Instagram: @we_do_we_say_thatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Don't Throw The Baby Out With The Bathwater

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 30:25


    Tune-In to find out about the "controversy" involved with last weeks episode of Word or Not a Word.Today we cover:Why the Long FaceSaved Your BaconThrow the Baby Out with the BathwaterHit The HayFollow Us on Instagram:@wydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say....Joined at the Hip?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 26:56


    Hello Friends,Welcome to this weeks episode of Why Do We Say That?Today's episode is brought to you by the letter J.Today, we cover:Jump the SharkJoined at the HipJust DesertsJump on the BandwagonFollow us on Instagram @why_do_we_say_thatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Cat Got Your Tongue?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 35:02


    On today's episode we cover:Cat Got Your TongueBury the HatchetLiar, Liar, Pants On FireProof is in the PuddingPlus a very, very VIP Guest for our world famous game show...Word or Not a Word!Follow Us on Instagram:@whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Throw In the Towel?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 30:42


    On today's episode, we cover:Drop It Like A Hot PotatoThrow In The TowelRock and a Hard Placeand one more....plus our world famous game show. "Word or Not a Word"!!!follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Paint the Town Red?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 28:58


    On today's episode, we look into why we "Paint the Town Red", Why things are a "Piece of Cake", and why do we go "Ass over Teakettle". Liam also looks into "Tooting Your Own Horn"Follow us on Instagram: @why_do_we_say_thatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...23 Skidoo?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 31:09


    Liam and Scott discuss the meanings behind:23 SkidooButterflies in Your StomachKitty CornerSnug as a Bug in a RugFollow us on Instagram:@whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Giving 110%

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 25:00


    Today we tackle the idioms:Giving 110%Killing Two Birds with One StoneThe Cat's PyjamasMind Your P's and Q'sFollow us on instagram @why_do_we_say_thatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

    Why Do We Say...Rule Of Thumb?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 33:48


    Welcome to Why Do We Say That? The show that answers the questions to all the phrases you say, but were too lazy to Google.Welcome to Our First Episode!!!Today's Episode, Scott and Liam discuss the following phrases:Rule of ThumbBurning The Midnight OilClean and as WhistleBeat around The BushFollow us on Instagram at @whydowesaythatSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydowesaythat)

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