Genesis of Phrases and Idioms in English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

In this episode of Genesis: The Origins of Idioms and Phrases, Dolly Yadav and Manya Shah of grade 8th discuss the commonly used legal term 'loophole'. They discuss how it originated and also show you how to use it in a sentence. After this episode, you'd know whether or not having a loophole is a good idea. 

Have you seen judges in the law courts of Australia, the US, and the UK wearing wigs? Did you know that wearing a wig was a sign of prestige and power and that those wigs gave rise to an idiom in English? If you didn't know, have a listen to Ronil Doshi and Siddharth Verma of grade 9th talking about the origins of the phrase 'big wig'. You'll be surprised to know of its funny and dirty beginnings. And, if you know any funny story about idioms and phrases, send it to us. We'd love to discuss it here.