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Author: Ingrid Powell and Casey Devine

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Join Casey and Ingrid as they take a humorous dive into the origins of your favorite idioms, and we all learn something new. They chew the fat, spill the tea and the beans, and shoot the breeze until they get to the root of the matter. Follow the soothing voices of this duo as they venture down winding rabbit holes of lighthearted banter, having fun while uncovering some language truths. 

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Knock On Wood

Knock On Wood

2023-12-1822:58

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s 3 Roman Empires, Jesus Wafers, and Otis Redding’s top ten hit. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Shoo-In

Shoo-In

2023-12-1117:06

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss Ingrid’s competitive nature, horsies, the misspellings of the NYTimes online editions and, of course, doom core. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Right As Rain

Right As Rain

2023-11-3022:14

Join Ingrid and Casey as they discuss rain, trivets, and Adele's confusing poetry. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss lying, zombies, and pussycats. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss hurricanes, the universality of the pandemic, and Taylor Swift. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Push the Envelope

Push the Envelope

2023-11-0617:52

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss mathematics, Mad Men, and how Casey and Ingrid are actually AI bots. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
All Hat, No Cattle

All Hat, No Cattle

2023-07-2116:00

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss cowboys, manners, and just owning up to who you are, already. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
To Bury the Hatchet

To Bury the Hatchet

2023-06-0613:07

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss a beautiful and possibly problematic idiom. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss power lines, divorce, and Casey's history as a hitchhiker. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Close But No Cigar

Close But No Cigar

2023-04-2617:32

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss how Ingrid used to be a carnie, Cake, and the problematic nature of PT Barnum shows. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss yet another idiom about cats. To which they are both allergic. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
To Flesh Something Out

To Flesh Something Out

2023-04-0826:15

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss an idiom that horrifies, disgusts, and completely unsettles Casey. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Hill of Beans

Hill of Beans

2023-02-2813:40

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss beans, the farmer's almanac, and the Great Carolinian Bean Fire. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Jump the Shark

Jump the Shark

2023-02-1314:22

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss sharks, nuance, and Henry Winkler. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss butterflies, nausea, and how Casey doesn't believe in love. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Join Casey and Ingrid as Casey explains how the New and Old Testaments are like Twilight and Harry Potter. Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Chew the Fat

Chew the Fat

2022-06-2125:18

Casey and Ingrid are back from hiatus! Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Mind Your P's and Q's

Mind Your P's and Q's

2022-01-0933:16

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss the queen, printing typefaces, and the most nursery rhyme idiom with the dirtiest song references. Sources: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.html https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/mind+your+p%27s+and+q%27s https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/mind-your-ps-and-qs.html https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ https://www.michiganradio.org/arts-culture/2019-01-06/the-dark-origin-of-basket-case Support the show We'd...
To Make Ends Meet

To Make Ends Meet

2021-12-1723:37

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss tailoring, leftover meat, and balancing the budget. Sources: https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ Support the show We'd love to research your favorite idiom! Email us at TheLanguageLie@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram @TheLanguageLie. Closed caption available on Youtube.
Par for the Course

Par for the Course

2021-12-1024:14

Join Casey and Ingrid as they discuss Latin, the Met Gala, and Casey’s prowess as a golfer. Sources: https://www.fei.org/stories/lifestyle/my-equestrian-life/horses-animal-companions https://thegoodgamecompany.com/project/idiom-addict/ https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/par+for+the+course https://grammarist.com/idiom/par-for-the-course/ https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/1295/par-for-the-course https://knowyourphrase.com/par-for-the-course https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/aimeemann...
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