Genesis of Phrases and Idioms in English

Has anyone ever stolen your thunder? Well, it is very likely that your answer is yes. And if you don't know what we are talking about, you must tune into Genesis: The Origins of Idioms and Phrases on Spotify and listen to Raksha Bhargav and Neha Sharma discussing what it means to steal someone's thunder. Once you know what it means, you'd never do it, nor would you let anyone do it.

Hello listeners. Here's another episode of our series, Genesis: the Back Story of Idioms and Phrases. This episode is yet another deviation from our regular discussions on idioms and phrases. In this episode, Aditi Basumatary of grade 7th brings you a German proverb, he who begins too much, accomplishes little. For the meaning, you must have guessed it right. Tune in and listen to her discuss its meaning in detail.  

Did you know that hunters used to beat around the bush, in the literal sense of the words? Instead of jumping at the game, they would try to surround it to get to it. Pal and Hridaya of grade 9th are talking about how this idiom came into being. Listen to them to know it in detail.

Do you have the next exam outcome in the bag? If you don't, you better have. Well, if you are at a loss about what I am saying, then listen to Dhruti and Ipshita of grade 9th discussing the idiom 'in the bag'. Once you hear them, things will become crystal clear, and you too will start using the idiom in your everyday speech. So tune in to this episode of Genesis: The Origins of Idioms and phrases and add another idiom to your vocabulary. https://open.spotify.com/show/7ht1sKjqc9Shz8MVgwUoIQ

In this episode of Genesis: the Origins of Idioms and Phrases, learners Jhanvi Patel and Bansi Soni of grade 9th discuss the idiom 'under the weather'. They take us through its etymology, meaning and usage in different contexts. Listen to it to know how you may use it in your day-to-day interactions. Please listen here on Spotify.

In this episode of Genesis: the Origins of Idioms and Phrases and Idioms, Saumya Joshi and Rutu Khunt of grade 9th discuss the idiom 'the proof is in the pudding'. Listen to them to learn how to taste the pudding to test its quality. Please listen here on Spotify.

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In this episode of Genesis: the Origins of Idioms and Phrases and Idioms, Aditi Basumatary of grade 7th discusses an Iranian idiom "a gentle hand may lead even an elephant by a single hair" in detail. This is a break from our usual Origins of Phrases and Idioms. Tell us if you like it. We'll bring you more such proverbs. Listen to her to learn you may lead an elephant by the hair with your gentle nature. Please listen here on Spotify.

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In this episode of Genesis: the Origins of Idioms and Phrases and Idioms, Dolly Yadav and Dhruvi Salot of grade 8th discuss the phrase 'a piece of cake' in detail. Listen to them to learn how something being a piece of cake is as good as having one, particularly for those who have a sweet tooth. Please listen here on Spotify.

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In this episode of the Genesis: the Backstory of Phrases and Idioms, Manya Shah and Dhruvi Patel of grade 8th discuss the phrase 'red tape' in detail. Listen to them talking about its origins and how tying something up with red tape isn't a good idea. Please listen here on Spotify. 

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In this episode of the Genesis: the Back Story of Phrases and Idioms, Hridaya Nair and Pal Surti of grade 9th discuss why you should not give the cold shoulder to someone. They also discuss the origins, meaning and usage of the idiom showing you how exactly to use them. Have a listen. And, if you want to send in the background of an idiom you like, please send it to us. We'll be delighted to discuss it. You may send a voice message to. Click here to send the voice message.