Spill the Beans: The True Stories Behind Popular Sayings 09/06/25
From The Newsroom · news.com.au
June 8, 202512m 54s
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Show Notes
Why do we say “cat got your tongue” or “get cold feet”? In this episode, we dive into the weird and wonderful world of idioms with Mark Gwynn from the Australian National University. He’s a language expert who unpacks the surprising — and often hilarious — origins of popular sayings.
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From The Newsroomorigin of popular sayingsidiomsMark Gwynnsayings