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10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins

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These are conversations with my old man Ian Smissen for you to learn more about Australian culture, news, and current affairs. 

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Alright, chucks, gather ’round! In this ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, dive headfirst into the bonkers origins of some of those weird and wonderful English expressions we all use. You know, like “raining cats and dogs” or “kicking the bucket”? Yeah, those ones!

They’ll have you in stitches trying to guess where these sayings actually came from, with a few fair dinkum historical facts thrown in for good measure.

Get ready for a yarn about medieval markets, mad hatters, and even a bit of royal beef – literally!

Plus, they even get sidetracked with a yarn about the name “Sirloin” and whether or not one of Pete’s ancestors was responsible for it.

If you’ve ever wondered why we say “butter someone up” or what on earth “pulling someone’s leg” really means, this episode’s for you. It’s a proper laugh and a good way to brush up on your English, too. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and give it a listen! You won’t wanna miss this one, mate!

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