Genesis of Phrases and Idioms in English

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In this series, we discuss some interesting phrases and idioms in English.

  1. 03/16/2022

    Put it in the Back Burner

    Hellow all. Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of our series of podcasts called Genesis: the Origins of Idioms and Phrases. In today's episode, Dhruvi Salot and Manya Shah of grade 8th tell you why you may need to put something on the back burner. Sometimes it's a good idea and some other, it isn't. So listen to them to learn how to use this idiom.

  2. 03/09/2022

    Add My Two Cents

    On this thirty-third episode of our series called Genesis: The Origins of Idioms and Phrases, Krishna Patel and Nirjara Jain of grade 7th add their two cents about 'add my two cents'. They dissect the idiom top to bottom and show you how to use it wisely in your everyday speech. Just tune in to Spotify and have a listen.

  3. 03/02/2022

    Slap on the Wrist

    We bring to you another episode of our series called Genesis: The Origins of Idioms and Phrases. In this episode, mentor Dipankar Basumatary tells you about the origins, meaning, and usage of the idiom 'slap on the wrist', something the indulgent parents or governments do. If you're not sure what we mean, please tune in to Spotify and learn it in detail.

  4. 02/23/2022

    A Penny for Your Thougts

    Is your friend or your brother or sister reluctant to talk? No amount of cajoling seems to work? You might then give this phrase a try. While we don't guarantee that your friend/sister/brother will speak up, they will definitely learn a new idiom, 'penny for your thoughts'. So go ahead, and listen to Ipshita Singh and Pal Surti of grade 9th talk about it in detail. Tune in to Spotify to listen.

  5. 02/16/2022

    Blow a Raspberry

    Welcome to yet another episode of our series called Genesis: the Origins of Idioms and phrases. For today's episode listen to Ronil and Siddharth of grade 9th blow a raspberry. And if you're wondering what that means, you must definitely listen to them and go back richer with another idiom in your literary arsenal. Please tune in to Spotify to know better.

    Blow a Raspberry

  6. 02/09/2022

    An Earworm

    Aah, I've got an earworm since the morning. I just can't get rid of it. No, I don't need to see a doctor to remove it. How so? Listen to Dhruti and Hridaya tell you what an earworm is. Not only will they tell you the meaning, but they'll tell you about its origins also. Please tune in to Spotify to listen to them.

    An Earworm

  7. 02/02/2022

    My Cup of Tea

    Do you know that the English love tea? Though it is popularly known to have originated in China, the Englishman's love for it is legendary. Its popularity among the British shows in many idioms and phrases that they use. In today's episode, Krishna Patel and Nirjara of grade 7th discuss one such commonly used idiom associated with tea. Please tune in to Spotify and listen to it.

    My Cup of Tea

  8. 01/26/2022

    Till the Cows Come Home

    Hi. I wanted to say something. Wait, I can't remember. Wait till the cows come home. If you don't understand a word of what I'm saying, just listen to Krishna Patel and Kahan Jadav of grade 7th discussing what 'till the cows come home' means. So go ahead and have a listen Spotify. Don't wait till the cows come home.

    Till the Cows Come Home
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