Podcast
Where Did That Come From? podcast Archives - VenturEnglish
Hosted by VenturEnglish · EN
Where Did That Come From? is a podcast or English learners and English lovers about the origin of English words, phrases and idioms! Take a trip back with host Paul Preston and learn where the words we use came from. It’s a great way to learn new vocabulary! Have a look at the list below and click on the episodes that interest you!
10episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
#26 K.I.S.S.
Nov 22, 202100:03:33Tap to summarizeKeep It Simple Stupid! This phrase has even entered into different languages, but where did it come from and why was it used? We’ll talk about that this episode. If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #26 K.I.S.S. appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#25 The Third Degree
Nov 9, 202100:03:49Tap to summarizeIf you like detective novels you probably know about the third degree. But where did this idiom come from and how can you use it? We’ll talk about that this episode. If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #25 The Third Degree appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#24 Baby Out With the Bathwater!
Oct 26, 202100:04:16Tap to summarizeWho would actually make a mistake like that and what would even make someone think like that? Throw the baby out with the bathwater is a very old idiom, but it didn’t originate in English! If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #24 Baby Out With the Bathwater! appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#23 There’s the Rub
Oct 12, 202100:04:16Tap to summarizeWhat is a rub and where is it, anyway? Why would someone say this comment. Does it make any sense or did it make more sense in the days of Shakespeare? If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #23 There’s the Rub appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#22 Hold Your Horses
Sep 28, 202100:03:56Tap to summarizeDo you even own any horses? Are there horses anywhere nearby? Probably not, so where does this phrase come from? We’ll investigate in this episode. If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #22 Hold Your Horses appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#21 Across the Board
Jul 26, 202100:03:21Tap to summarizeDo you like to do things across the board, make sweeping changes and reset everything? If so you might use this idiom a lot but where did it come from and why do we say it today when we mean to make complete changes? If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #21 Across the Board appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#20 Cut to the Chase
Jul 12, 202100:03:44Tap to summarizeDo you like chase scenes in movies? Do you wish they would come more sooner. If so you might be the type of person who would use this idiom! What does it mean and where did it come from? If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #20 Cut to the Chase appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#19 Jumping the Shark
Jun 21, 202100:04:08Tap to summarizeThis phrase doesn’t really make much sense unless you know the context. Why do people say Jump the shark? And what does this mean? Of course we’ll break it down on this week’s episode. If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #19 Jumping the Shark appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#18 Trolling
Jun 7, 202100:04:04Tap to summarizeThis word has become popular with the internet culture. No you don’t want to be trolled or to be considered an internet troll, but trolling doesn’t come from those little trolls under a bridge. Where does it come from? If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #18 Trolling appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →#17 Gaslighting
May 24, 202100:03:52Tap to summarizeWhat is gaslighting? It’s a term we’ve heard a lot of in recent years on the news, in politics and in the work place. It’s certainly a popular topic to discuss, but what is it? If you are a member see the transcript here! Sign up to become a member for free here! The post #17 Gaslighting appeared first on VenturEnglish.
Transcribe →