Appraise The Phrase

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The show that puts your favorite (or not so favorite) everyday expressions under a microscope and into the hot seat. Tune in as Mario and his special guests dive into the meanings and origins of common sayings, expressions, and idioms. We may introduce you to a few too! Once it's all said and done, will these sayings live up to their common usage or will they crash and burn from some investigation? Join us as we take a moment to appraise the phrase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    In A Nutshell

    "Help! I'm in a nutshell!" — Austin Powers already knew this phrase was funnier taken literally. We trace "in a nutshell" back almost 2,000 years to a claim that might just be one of history's oldest fake news stories.Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of "in a nutshell." The trail starts with a wild secondhand claim: Pliny the Elder wrote that Cicero once said the entire Iliad was copied onto parchment small enough to fit inside a nutshell...a claim scholars now treat as an ancient game of telephone more than a fact. From there it survives centuries of translation and rebranding: a 1387 English translation by John Trevisa, a 1579 pamphlet trashing the theater world by Stephen Golson, and finally Shakespeare himself, who dropped it into Hamlet in 1603 — "I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself a king of infinite space, were it not that I had bad dreams"... cementing it forever.Along the way: three dictionary definitions (Cambridge, Dictionary.com, Vocabulary.com), a confession from both hosts about whether they actually live by the phrase they're covering, a deeply personal debate about where bias sneaks into things that are supposed to be neutral, and one host's non-negotiable stance on mayonnaise. Then it's Power Grade, Speed Grade, and a Preference Grade twist that neither host saw coming — plus a Dictionary of Misinformation segment busting the myth behind "no love lost."0:00 Austin Powers In A Nutshell Opener0:48 Intro Theme & Catching Up9:36 Introducing "In A Nutshell"10:43 Confession: Do We Even Live By This Phrase?14:41 Confirm The Meaning: Dictionary Definitions: Cambridge, Dictionary.com, Vocabulary.com19:44 Unveil The Origin: Cicero, Pliny the Elder & the Iliad-in-a-Nutshell Claim26:00 Story Time: Reflection - The Story That Can't Get Distorted28:19 The Mayonnaise Biopic Bit32:58 Unveil The Origin: Literary Lineage - John Trevisa's 1387 Translation37:24 Unveil The Origin: William Shakespeare Enters the Chat39:39 Story Time: Reflection - Where Bias Sneaks Into "Neutral" Things43:19 Story Time: Reflection - The Modest Thing That Does the Heavy Lifting50:07 Unveil The Origin: The Line That Made It Famous: Hamlet, 160352:29 Cultural Impact: A Novel, a German Brand & the Elevator Pitch54:34 Assess The Value: Power Grade56:31 Assess The Value: Speed Grade56:54 Assess The Value: Preference Grade - A Twist Ending58:33 Dictionary of Misinformation: "No Love Lost"1:01:02 Outro & ShopLINKSSubscribe to Appraise The Phrase on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog Appraise The Phrase official site: appraisethephrase.com ATP Shop — mugs & merch: appraisethephrase.com/shop Check out our other ATP produced shows: appraisethephrase.com/community Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jLFx2WLEslKF3BHWWvIlv?si=367e5762bdb9464a Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appraise-the-phrase/id1570186367 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheATPShow Previous Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMMLmEcgaa3C1d_wZrZuWAJGB_mYQraB&si=Igvwjz9UT5dbnx7T Episode Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@AppraiseThePhraseClips ABOUT APPRAISE THE PHRASEAppraise The Phrase is a weekly podcast from the Underdog Podcast Network where the hosts unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of the everyday phrases and idioms we all use without ever asking where they came from. Each episode ends with a Power Grade and a round of the Dictionary of Misinformation, debunking a popular word-origin myth.New episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 26

    Wet My Beak

    Where does ""wet my beak"" actually come from? We trace it from a 19th-century Sicilian grain custom to The Godfather — and yes, we get into He Got Game too. #AppraiseThePhrase #Etymology #WordOrigins #WetMyBeak #TheGodfather Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of ""wet my beak."" The trail starts in 19th-century rural Sicily, where grain farmers were expected to give estate guards a little extra at harvest — ""fari vagnari lo pizzu,"" literally ""to wet the beak"" — the imagery being a bird dipping in to drink, not gorging itself. That custom got carried across the Atlantic and turned into something sharper: Mario Puzo used the exact Sicilian phrase in his 1969 novel The Godfather, putting it in the mouth of the extortionist Fanucci as he shakes down a young Vito Corleone. Coppola's Godfather Part II dramatized the same scene in 1974 — and the guys dig into whether the custom's original ""fairness"" survived the trip from grain tithe to mafia protection money. Along the way: three dictionary definitions (Free Dictionary, Wiktionary, Urban Dictionary), a debate about whether extortion can ever be ""earned,"" a Power Grade and a Speed Grade, and a Dictionary of Misinformation segment busting the myth of who actually ""invented"" the wheel. Stick around for the He Got Game breakdown — once you hear how the guys connect Uncle Bubba's ""let me wet my beak"" line to this phrase, you won't hear it the same way again. 0:00 – He Got Game Uncle Bubba Opener 1:20 – Intro & Catching Up Confirm The Meaning 10:34 – Introducing ""Wet My Beak"" + Dictionary Definitions Unveil The Origin 18:25 – Origin: 19th-Century Sicilian Grain Custom 30:31 – Literary Origin: Mario Puzo's The Godfather (1969) 34:19 – Is Extortion Ever Fair? A Real Debate 45:44 – Cinematic Origin: The Godfather Part II (1974) Storytime 29:16 – The ""I Can't Stress This Enough"" Delivery Bit 50:45 – Personal Reflection: The Pettiest Toll You've Ever Collected Assess The Value 55:55 – Power Grade 58:04 – Speed Grade 59:53 – He Got Game, Revisited 1:02:05 – Dictionary of Misinformation: Who Invented the Wheel? 1:04:11 – Outro & Shop LINKS Subscribe to Appraise The Phrase on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog  Appraise The Phrase official site: appraisethephrase.com  ATP Shop — mugs & merch: appraisethephrase.com/shop  Check out our other ATP produced shows: appraisethephrase.com/community  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jLFx2WLEslKF3BHWWvIlv?si=367e5762bdb9464a  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appraise-the-phrase/id1570186367  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow  Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase  Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheATPShow  Previous Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMMLmEcgaa3C1d_wZrZuWAJGB_mYQraB&si=Igvwjz9UT5dbnx7T  Episode Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@AppraiseThePhraseClips  ABOUT APPRAISE THE PHRASE Appraise The Phrase is a weekly podcast from the Underdog Podcast Network where the hosts unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of the everyday phrases and idioms we all use without ever asking where they came from. Each episode ends with a Power Grade and a round of the Dictionary of Misinformation, debunking a popular word-origin myth. New episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 20

    Talk Is Cheap

    "Talk is cheap" wasn't born as a comeback — it started as a 1692 sermon line from a Puritan preacher. We trace it from theology to P.T. Barnum's bankruptcy lecture tour to Linus Torvalds' Linux mailing list. On this episode of Appraise The Phrase, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of "talk is cheap." They trace it back to John Bunyan's 1692 devotional "The Saints' Knowledge of Christ's Love" ("I know words are cheap, but a drum of grace is worth all the world"), through Thomas Chandler Haliburton's 1843 novel "The Attaché" and its blunt Yankee clock-peddler narrator Sam Slick, to P.T. Barnum's 1858 lawyer joke — delivered the same year he turned his own bankruptcy into a paid lecture tour that helped pay off nearly half a million dollars in debt. They compare Merriam-Webster, Dictionary.com, and Wiktionary definitions, debate how "talk is cheap" differs from "actions speak louder than words," and rank the phrase's pop-culture footprint — Keith Richards' "Talk Is Cheap" album (a jab at Mick Jagger), Bob Marley, Henry Rollins' spoken-word records, Miley Cyrus, Linus Torvalds' "talk is cheap, show me the code," Cesar Chavez's labor speeches, Marco Rubio's 2016 debates, and Mark Zuckerberg's build-first ethos — before handing out a final Power Grade. Then it's on to the Dictionary of Misinformation, busting the myth of the elephant graveyard. 0:00 DMX Ruff Ryder's Anthem, Wilt Chamberlain 100 Pt Game, Man On The Moon Opener 0:47 Appraise The Phrase Theme 1:14 Welcome to Appraise The Phrase  6:11 Today's Phrase: "Talk Is Cheap"  Confirm The Meaning 6:46 Breaking Down the Meaning  10:55 Dictionary Definitions (Merriam-Webster, Dictionary.com, Wiktionary)  Unveil The Origin 14:12 Origin: John Bunyan's 1692 Sermon  27:55 1843: Sam Slick & "The Attaché"  37:37 1858: P.T. Barnum's Bankruptcy Lecture Tour  41:32 The Folk Proverb Era (Whiskey & Farms)  Storytime 24:54 Reflection: Living Your Values  30:18 Ranking the Pop Culture Impact  32:40 Modern Uses: Torvalds, Chavez, Rubio, Zuckerberg  Assess The Value 44:04 The Phrase Grades: Rating Talk Is Cheap 48:11 Dictionary of Misinformation: Elephant Graveyards  49:45 Outro & Credits LINKS Subscribe to Appraise The Phrase on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog  Appraise The Phrase official site: appraisethephrase.com  ATP Shop — mugs & merch: appraisethephrase.com/shop  Check out our other ATP produced shows: appraisethephrase.com/community  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jLFx2WLEslKF3BHWWvIlv?si=367e5762bdb9464a  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appraise-the-phrase/id1570186367  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow  Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase  Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheATPShow  Previous Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMMLmEcgaa3C1d_wZrZuWAJGB_mYQraB&si=Igvwjz9UT5dbnx7T  Episode Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@AppraiseThePhraseClips  ABOUT APPRAISE THE PHRASE Appraise The Phrase is a weekly podcast from the Underdog Podcast Network where the hosts unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of the everyday phrases and idioms we all use without ever asking where they came from. Each episode ends with a Power Grade and a round of the Dictionary of Misinformation, debunking a popular word-origin myth. New episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Aug 12

    Bigger Fish to Fry

    Where did "bigger fish to fry" actually come from — and does it even hold up? We trace the idiom from Cervantes to a 1900s dime novel. On this episode of Appraise The Phrase, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of the idiom "bigger fish to fry." They start with Sancho Panza in Cervantes' Don Quixote (1605–1615), move through English diarist John Evelyn's 1660 journal entry ("I have other fish to fry" — not published until 1818, over a century after his death), and land on the early-20th-century American novel that's actually responsible for the "bigger" version we use today: Edward Stratemeyer's "True to Himself, or Roger Strong's Struggle for Place." Along the way, they compare Merriam-Webster, Cambridge, and Collins definitions, debate whether the phrase is a personality trait or just a circumstance, and run through pop-culture parallels — the Andy Warhol diaries, Charles III's coronation echoing the English Restoration, Steve Jobs' return to Apple, and the Access Hollywood tape — before handing out a final Power Grade. Then it's on to the Dictionary of Misinformation, where they debunk the myth behind Cinderella's glass slipper (spoiler: it was never supposed to be glass). If you're into word origins, etymology, idioms, and the stories behind the phrases we use without thinking, this one's for you. 0:00 – Independence Day (1996) 0;47 - Appraise The Phrase Theme 2:43 – Movie Talk: The Odyssey & The Return 6:32 – Introducing Today's Phrase: "Bigger Fish to Fry" Confirm The Meaning  9:22 – Dictionary Showdown: Merriam-Webster vs. Cambridge vs. Collins Unveil The Origin 17:41 – Origins in Cervantes' Don Quixote & Sancho Panza 26:53 – 1660: John Evelyn's Diary & the First "Fish" Version 30:23 – The English Restoration & the Royal Society 40:12 – How "Bigger" Entered the Phrase (Stratemeyer's Novel) Story Time 19:30 – Personal Reflection: Our Own Verbal Tics 31:18 – Pop Culture Parallels: Warhol, Charles III, Steve Jobs, Access Hollywood 42:40 – Personal Reflection: Suspicion, Priorities & Growing Up  Assess The Value 46:39 – Phrase Grades: Rating "Bigger Fish to Fry" Dictionary of Misinformation 51:32 – Cinderella's Glass Slipper 53:49 – Outro & Shop LINKS Subscribe to Appraise The Phrase on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog Appraise The Phrase official site: appraisethephrase.com ATP Shop — mugs & merch: appraisethephrase.com/shop Check out our other ATP produced shows: appraisethephrase.com/community Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jLFx2WLEslKF3BHWWvIlv?si=367e5762bdb9464a Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appraise-the-phrase/id1570186367 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheATPShow Previous Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMMLmEcgaa3C1d_wZrZuWAJGB_mYQraB&si=Igvwjz9UT5dbnx7T Episode Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@AppraiseThePhraseClips ABOUT APPRAISE THE PHRASE Appraise The Phrase is a weekly podcast from the Underdog Podcast Network where the hosts unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of the everyday phrases and idioms we all use without ever asking where they came from. Each episode ends with a Power Grade and a round of the Dictionary of Misinformation, debunking a popular word-origin myth. New episodes every week. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 5

    Call A Spade A Spade

    In this episode, Mario and Twenty delve into the origins and meanings of everyday expressions, particularly focusing on the phrase 'calling a spade a spade.' They explore its historical context, cultural significance, and the nuances of truth and bluntness in communication.  As the episode continues, Mario and Twenty expose the complexities of language, accountability, and the implications of phrases like 'call a spade a spade.' They explore the historical context and mistranslation of the term, its racial connotations, and the importance of reclaiming language.  Appraise The Phrase emphasizes the power of words and the responsibility that comes with using them, ultimately leading to a reflection on how language shapes our understanding of truth and accountability. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog   00:00 Bill Burr And Black Dynamite: Calling A Spade A Spade 00:30 The ATP Intro Theme 01:01 Breaking Bread GOAT Phrase Champ Review 05:36 That's All I Have To Say About Calling A Spade A Spade 08:33 Confirm The Meaning: Cambridge Dictionary, Merriam Webster's, Dictionary.com definitions 11:47 Unveil The Origin: Greek of Plutarch's Apophthegmata 16:09 Unveil The Origin: The World Plutarch Wrote In: The Second Sophistic Sparta 20:33 Storytime: The nostalgia gap: What past era do we idolize today, that we actually would have a tough time surviving a week living in? 26:47 Unveil The Origin: The Common Misconception of The Call A Spade A Spade Passage 27:30 Unveil The Origin: Philip II of Macedon (Alexander The Great's Father) 30:56 Storytime: Will Smith's Oscars Slap - The Internet Called It An Assault In Real Time. Which Side Were You On? 36:19 Unveil The Origin: The Mistranslation That Gave Us Call A Spade A Spade 39:42 Unveil The Origin: Is It Racist To Call A Spade A Spade? 49:11 Storytime: Will You Stop Using The Word Spade? 51:02 Appraise The Phrase: Phrase Grades For Calling A Spade A Spade 55:25 The Dictionary of Misinformation: Samson and Delilah Follow Appraise The Phrase:  Official Site: ➡️ https://appraisethephrase.com/  ATP YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhOT41ItFBzpXanbzfT0oQ (Shorts and exclusive clips)  Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/TheATPShow Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 29

    Season 5 GOAT Phrase Champion Episode

    In this episode of the Appraise The Phrase Show, Mario and 20 welcome the Expression Appraisal Team to discuss the GOAT Phrase Tournament. The conversation covers the structure of the tournament, the significance of the phrases, and the cultural implications behind them. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, making the discussion both entertaining and informative. Myron, D Lee, Fave, and Kristy Love take on the Tournament Challenge format that includr strategy, pop culture, history, and linguistic puzzles. They delve into the significance of timing in business and negotiation, the impact of pop culture on language, and the importance of teamwork in achieving success. The discussion culminates in a trivia showdown that tests their knowledge of idioms and phrases, highlighting the interplay between language and culture. The Final Four are: (1) Breaking Bread (10) Strike While The Iron Is Hot (11) Push The Envelope (12) The Jury Is Still Out SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog   00:00 The Final Four GOAT Phrase of 2025 ft. Deon Cole & Kevin Hart  01:21 The Appraise The Phrase Show 1:52 Introduction to the GOAT Tournament 07:13 Reviewing the Tournament Structure 13:49 Matchup Analysis: Breaking Bread vs. The Jury is Still Out 31:11 Matchup Analysis: Strike While the Iron is Hot vs. Push the Envelope 40:41 The Energy of Strategy 43:41 Pop Culture and Its Impact 48:10 Reviving Old Phrases 53:00 Breaking Bread vs. Best Foot Forward 01:07:30 Final Showdown: Strategy and History Trivia Follow Appraise The Phrase: Official Site: ➡️ https://appraisethephrase.com/  ATP YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@producedbyappraisethephrase (Shorts and exclusive clips) Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/AppraisePhrase  Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/appraisethephrasepodcast  TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theatpshow.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 11/19/2025

    The S5 GOAT Phrase Rankings Episode

    In this final episode of the season, Mario Hines, Twenty, Fave, and Myron explore the origins and meanings of the 13 phrases from Appraise The Phrase Season 5 in preparation for the 5th Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament. They reflect on the significance of phrases like 'when push comes to shove', 'two wrongs don't make a right', and 'the world is your oyster', discussing their cultural implications and personal connections. The conversation highlights the evolution of language and the importance of understanding the roots of our expressions, culminating in a celebration of the power of words in communication. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore the evolution of language and the meanings behind various phrases. They discuss the importance of accountability in communication, particularly through the lens of the phrase 'practice what you preach.' The conversation is filled with humor and cultural references, highlighting how language reflects societal values. As they wrap up, they share predictions for the future of language and the significance of community in shaping expressions. And, finally, they reveal the GOAT Phrase rankings, matchups, and make some surprise picks. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog 0:00 Lisa On Ice: Head to Head Matchups In The Simpsons 0:45 The ATP Show Intro Theme 1:14 The Finale Is Crazy! 2:30 The Expression Appraisal Team Check In: Fave & Ms. Megabyte + Myron Happy To Be Almost Done 6:11 Season 5 Phrase Recap 7:28 When Push Comes to Shove 9:50 The Jury Is Still Out 12:27 Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right 13:23 The World is Your Oyster 17:02 Leave No Stone Unturned 19:23 Put Your Best Foot Forward 21:46 Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks 24:13 Better Safe Than Sorry 28:45 Breaking Bread 30:54 Rob Peter To Pay Paul 32:12 Push The Envelope 36:55 Strike While The Iron's Hot 42:47 Practice What You Preach 46:56 Phrase Rankings Revealed! 48:07 Phrase Tournament Predictions + Phrase Saves 54:56 Season 5 Close Out: See You in 2026! Follow Appraise The Phrase: Official Site: ➡️ https://appraisethephrase.com/ ATP YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhOT41ItFBzpXanbzfT0oQ (Shorts and exclusive clips) Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/TheATPShow Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 11/12/2025

    The ATP 100th Episode Spectacular in Washington DC

    Join Mario and Twenty as we celebrate a major milestone: ATP's 100th episode! To honor the occasion, our hosts get together in the nation's capitol, Washington DC! They visit the awesome Planet Word Museum, take to the streets to talk to the people of DC, and give a behind the scenes look at the thoughts and ideas that allowed them to get to 100 episodes.   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog   00:00 The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular Spoof 00:28 The ATP Intro Theme 00:58 Mario and Twenty Meet at the Capitol Building in Washington DC 02:33 Visiting Planet Word Museum in Washington DC 02:50 Where Do Words Come From? 05:51 The Power of Words In Music: Song Lyrics & Karaoke 06:42 Guess The Phrase 07:53 Denzel Washington's Speech From Remember The Titans 08:58 Tecniques of Persuasion 10:54 Where'd That Come From? On The Streets of DC 11:48 You Are What You Eat vs A Broken Clock Is Right Twice A Day 20:29 Knock On Wood vs Elephant In The Room 26:00 A Broken Clock Is Right Twice A Day vs Elephant In The Room 29:57 We Hate Classism 33:39 Behind The Scenes with Mario and Twenty in Old Town Alexandria 47:18 Close Out at The Galactic Panther Follow Appraise The Phrase:  Official Site: ➡️ https://appraisethephrase.com/  ATP YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhOT41ItFBzpXanbzfT0oQ (Shorts and exclusive clips)  Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/TheATPShow Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshow TikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The show that puts your favorite (or not so favorite) everyday expressions under a microscope and into the hot seat. Tune in as Mario and his special guests dive into the meanings and origins of common sayings, expressions, and idioms. We may introduce you to a few too! Once it's all said and done, will these sayings live up to their common usage or will they crash and burn from some investigation? Join us as we take a moment to appraise the phrase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Underdog Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
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    Appraise The Phrase