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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!

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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 60 Ratings

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!

    Episode 68 | S3 E19 - 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament | Rd 1 Matchup 1, 2, 3, and 8

    Episode 68 | S3 E19 - 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament | Rd 1 Matchup 1, 2, 3, and 8

    Mario and Twenty are back to bring you Phrase March Madness. Welcome to the ultimate showdown where timeless phrases clash in our 3rd Annual GOAT Phrase Tournament Series! This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as we kick off with Round 1, featuring Matchups 1, 2, 3, & 8. From the nostalgic "Sticks and Stones" to the empowering "Your Gift Shall Make Room for You," we're diving deep to see if these old sayings still hold water in our fast-paced world. So, do these phrases still resonate in today's world, or are they relics of a bygone era? Join us as we crown the ultimate phrase that stands the test of time. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok.

    Tune in to then log on to appraisethephrase.com to vote!

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    0:00 Matchups
    0:30 Intro
    1:02 We're back!
    7:06 Silver Lining vs. Take It For Granted Review
    18:55 Host Picks
    22:05 The Customer Is Always Right vs. Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover
    33:07 Host Picks
    35:15 Sticks and Stones vs. It's A Piece of Cake
    46:05 Host Picks
    49:25 Your Gift Will Make Room For You vs. How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything
    1:00:30 Host Picks
    1:04:24 Close Out and Vote

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 67 | S3 E18 - Season 3 GOAT Phrase Tournament Rankings

    Episode 67 | S3 E18 - Season 3 GOAT Phrase Tournament Rankings

    This week, Mario and Twenty are joined by the the Expression Appraisal Team, Fave and Myron, to unveil the ranking of the 16 Season 3 phrases. Which of the following phrases will be ranked number 1 going into the Season 3 GOAT Phrase Tournament? Watch to find out!

    A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush
    How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything
    Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover
    Speak Of The Devil
    It's The Thought That Counts
    Knock On Wood
    Sticks and Stones
    Take For Granted
    Your Gift Shall Make Room For You
    Easy Come, Easy Go
    Beggars Can't Be Choosers
    Silver Lining
    It's A Piece Of Cake
    What Goes Around Comes Around
    The Customer Is Always Right
    The End Justifies The Mean

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    0:00
    1:00 Intro
    1:31 Roll Call: Class Reunions
    7:07 Let The Rankings Begin


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    • 54 min
    Episode 66 | S3 E17 - The End Justifies The Means

    Episode 66 | S3 E17 - The End Justifies The Means

    Watch as Mario and Twenty share their thoughts on this phrase that focuses on the outcome over the journey. How far are you willing to go to reach a goal?

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    0:00
    1:00 Intro
    1:31 Roll Call: Michael Jackson the GOAT
    6:17 That's All I Have To Say About The End Justifies The Means
    12:30 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster Dictionary, Dictionary(dot)com, and Cambridge Dictionary
    17:30 Unveil The Origin - Ovid's Heroides
    22:58 Unveil The Origin - George Washington's Motto
    26:00 Unveil The Origin - Machiavelli
    34:58 Unveil The Origin - Consequentialism and Utilitarianism
    41:11 Assess The Value
    47:52 Dictionary of Misinformation: French Fries

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    • 52 min
    Episode 65 | S3 E16 - The Customer Is Always Right

    Episode 65 | S3 E16 - The Customer Is Always Right

    This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of The Customer Is Always Right.

    Watch as Mario and Twenty share their thoughts on the meaning and history of a phrase that make or break your day. Is it true that whatever the customer says goes? Also, pay workers a livable wage!

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    0:00
    1:00 Intro
    1:31 Roll Call: Third Time's A Charm (Go Lions)
    3:17 That's All I Have To Say About The Customer Is Always Right
    6:40 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster Dictionary, Dictionary(dot)com, and Cambridge Dictionary
    12:30 Unveil The Origin - Cesar Ritz - Hotelier of the Kings
    16:12 Unveil The Origin - Marshall Fields
    26:20 Unveil The Origin - Buyer Beware
    35:05 Assess The Value
    41:29 Dictionary of Misinformation: French Fries

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    • 44 min
    Episode 64 | S3 E15 - What Goes Around Comes Around

    Episode 64 | S3 E15 - What Goes Around Comes Around

    This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of a What Goes Around Comes Around.

    Watch as Mario and Twenty add their thoughts to this karmic phrase. You won't be able to guess who coined this phrase and the prestigious entity that backed it.

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    0:00
    1:00 Intro
    1:31 Roll Call: Game of Thrones binge
    7:04 That's All I Have To Say About Piece of Cake
    11:56 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster Dictionary, Dictionary(dot)com, and Cambridge Dictionary
    17:42 Unveil The Origin - Burn, Killer, Burn!
    20:57 Unveil The Origin - Once On Deathrow, Always On Deathrow
    24:04 Unveil The Origin - Black Owned Johnson Publishing
    26:40 Unveil The Origin - Donald Writes No More
    29:44 Unveil The Origin - The Scorpion and The Sage
    33:14 Assess The Value
    36:56 Dictionary of Misinformation: Leap Years

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    • 39 min
    Episode 63 | S3 E14 - A Piece Of Cake

    Episode 63 | S3 E14 - A Piece Of Cake

    This week, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of a Piece of Cake.

    Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by way of Atlanta, Georgia, Coco, founder of Coco Cakes by Coco, to add their thoughts on the conlficting origins of one of the sweetest phrases we've ever appraised.

    Corey "Coco" McDonald grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he was taught at an early age how to bake the perfect cake after watching both his mother (The 1st African American bakery clerk at Kroger Bakery in the state), and grandmother whose cakes were known throughout the city. Coco graduated from and pledged Omega Psi Phi at HBCU Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. This is where he founded Cakes By Coco his senior year after baking cakes for professors, Greek organizations, family and friends. His famous “Chunks” became a regional must-have! He then decided to moved the company to Atlanta in 1996 serving many public figures in film, sports, major corporations and entertainment over the years. Cakes By Coco baked for the 1996 Olympics All Star Team, as well as the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves and was voted #1 for Best Desserts by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and has been featured in Atlanta Magazine twice. The bakery spent 3 years in Decatur and 7 in Stone Mountain. In 2015, it rebranded andmopened as COCOCAKES BY COCO in Tucker, which recently celebrated 8 years. In 2022, Corey added another location on the bustling Atlanta Beltline. Corey is married and father of 1 daughter, 1 stepson and Papa “Coco” to 1 granddaughter. With over 30 years in the game and a proven trail of success, Corey is proof that if you take care of your business, your business will take care of you. COCOCAKES BY COCO offers Chunks (not slices) of cake in 15 incredible flavors, as well as whole dessert cakes. Customers can choose pickup, local or nationwide delivery.

    For more Coco and to order your cake from Cococakes, visit: https://www.cococakesbycoco.com

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    0:00
    1:00 Intro
    1:31 Roll Call: Detroit Yankees?
    3:26 Welcome Coco
    8:23 That's All I Have To Say About Piece of Cake
    11:21 Confirm the Meaning: Merriam Webster Dictionary, Dictionary(dot)com, and Cambridge Dictionary
    14:55 Unveil The Origin - American Slavery and the Cakewalk
    27:40 Unveil The Origin - The Royal Air Force
    36:42 Unveil The Origin - Primrose Path
    40:38 Assess The Value
    49:28 Dictionary of Misinformation: The Three Wisemen


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    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

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60 Ratings

QQQDavies638 ,

a good listen

I come for the phrases and stick around for all the fun

T.hill369 ,

Informative and Dynamic Perspectives

Huge fan of the the pod ! Host Mario and guests give raw and educated perspectives on everyday phrases we hear in conversation, tv , media but the meaning goes way over our heads. I know for me personally I’ve learned a few new phrases from this podcast already that I am now able to hear and digest listening to the world around me! Good looking out and keep up the great work !

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