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XPRESSIONS is a series of short, light-hearted features about the origin of popular phrases & sayings of every sort.
- Added: Jun 16, 2014
- Length: 01:34
"Dressed to the nines," like so many English idioms, is a mysterious expression.
- Added: Jul 19, 2005
- Length: 02:02
The genesis of the phrase "rule of thumb" is uncertain.
- Added: Apr 15, 2005
- Length: 02:03
The story behind the coinage of the common expression "good Samaritan."
- Added: Apr 15, 2005
- Length: 02:03
A discussion of the origin of the expression "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."
Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and KHSU
- Added: Apr 15, 2005
- Length: 02:02
- Purchases: 2