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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!
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Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
Sep 1700:48:55Tap to summarize0:00 The Old Man & The C Student1:17 The ATP Intro Theme1:43 Check In: From YN to ON6:30 That's All I Have To Say About Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks9:01 Confirm the Meaning: Cambridge Disctionary, Oxford Dictionary, and Dictionary.com13:18 Unveil The Origin: KJV Jeremiah 13:2318:17 Story Time: Name One Habit You Refuse to Quit22:52 Unveil The Origin: John Fitzherbert’s The Boke of Husbandry29:08 Story Time: What Habit Will You Be Remembered For?33:21 Unveil The Origin: Nathan Bailey's Diverse Proverbs37:27 Myth Buster: You CAN Teach Old Dogs New Tricks39:32 Assess The Value: Phrase Grades45:16 Dictionary of Misinformation: Rainfall and Smog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 1001:13:07Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Mario and 20 are joined by Expression Appraisal Team member Myron to discuss the origin and interpretations of the phrase 'put your best foot forward.' We talk about the social theories behind the phrase as well as an overlooked linguistical error. Mario shares his high school football recruiting history while Twent discusses parenting and Myron shares a story about advice gone wrong.SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnderdog 00:00 Realty Bites: Trying Is The First Step Towards Failure01:15 The ATP Intro Theme01:45 Signs of That You're Getting Older05:26 Thats All I Have To Say About Put Your Best Foot Forward11:18 Confirm The Meaning: Merriam Webster's, Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary16:14 Unveil The Origin: Linguistical Issues & Regency Era Theories22:05 Story Time: Best vs. Better - The Weight of Pressure36:19 Unveil The Origin: William Shakespeare's Play King John39:28 Story Time: When Has Hesitation Cost You?47:39 Unveil The Origin: A Wife by Sir Thomas Overbury34:02 The Weight of Heritage and Wealth40:42 Unveil The Origin | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and The New York Times53:33 Story Time: When Advice Backfires1:02:27 Assess The Value: Phrase Grades1:06:47 Dictionary of Misinformation: Dry Cell BatteriesFollow Appraise The Phrase: Official Site: ➡️ https://appraisethephrase.com/ ATP YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhOT41ItFBzpXanbzfT0oQ (Shorts and exclusive clips) Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/TheATPShowInstagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theappraisethephraseshowTikTok: ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@appraisethephrase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Bite The Hand That Feeds You"
Sep 28, 2021Tap to summarizeWelcome to Appraise The Phrase! This week, The Expression Appraisal Team dives into the meaning and origin of Bite The Hand That Feeds You. Mario and Dub are back to discuss the following:- Dead Presidents- Reminder of Gratitude- Blocking Your Blessings- Perpetuating OppressionListen as Bite The Hand That Feeds You goes under the Appraise The Phrase microscope. Brought to you by the Underdog Podcast Network.6:18 - Bite The Hand That Feeds You: Webster's Definition10:21 - Origin25:48 - Appraise The Phrase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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