150 episodes
TURN OF PHRASES Turn Of Phrases
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I explore the origins and histories of idioms, metaphors, old wives tales, superstitions, and more. Come along with me as I turn phrases inside out. #turningphrases #toppers #lendmeyourears #etymology
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A Graceful Exit
Salutations Toppers, and thank you for lending me your ears! Episode 137 topics: Etymology of goodbye; Labor of love; Its better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all; Absence makes the heart grow fonder; Fairy-tale ending. Check out tbctales.com for show information.
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Lead Shoes
Salutations Toppers, and thank you for lending me your ears! Episode 136 topics: Go over like a lead balloon; If the shoe fits, wear it. Check out tbctales.com for show information.
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Fair Fight
Salutations Toppers, and thank you for lending me your ears! Episode 135 topics: Fair to middling; Fight fire with fire. Check out tbctales.com for show information.
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Throwing Fame
Salutations Toppers, and thank you for lending me your ears! Episode 134 topics: A stones throw; Fifteen minutes of fame. Check out tbctales.com for show information.
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Fly By Knight
Salutations Toppers, and thank you for lending me your ears! Episode 133 topics: A fly in the ointment; A knight in shining armor. Check out tbctales.com for show information.
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Chains and Diamonds
Salutations Toppers, and thank you for lending me your ears! Episode 132 topics: A chain is only as strong as its weakest link; A diamond in the rough. Check out tbctales.com for show information.