if the PHRASE fits

This isn't exactly an episode. It's really an announcement. First, I'd like to let you know I'll be starting a YouTube version of if the PHRASE fits. It's the same concept and name, but with graphics! Hope you enjoy it. Second, in order to develop the YouTube channel, I'm stepping back from writing and producing the audio podcast. All the podcasts will still be available if you'd like to review an...

Life isn't all a bowl of cherries. Sometimes, things don't go your way. In this episode, I look at 3 expressions people use to console themselves or others when failure occurs: That's life; There's no use crying over spilt milk, and You can't win 'em all.

On this episode, find out how the following misquotes were originally stated: We're not in Kansas anymore; Houston, we have a problem, and Money is the root of all evil.

In this podcast episode about expressions based on people's habits and behavior, learn the interesting origins of Night owl, Early bird, and Tightwad.

In this episode, I take a look at 3 famous expressions about physical appearance: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; Beauty is only skin deep, and Eye candy. Find out about the fascinating history and origins of these idiomatic terms.

In this episode, I look at 3 idioms related to different nationalities: It's Greek to Me; Pardon my French, and Go Dutch. Find out the interesting origins of these expressions.

Featuring 3 famous proverbs about advice: Don't judge a book by its cover; Don't bite off more than you can chew, and Rome wasn't built in a day.

Leave it to the land of the leprechauns to come up with some colorful expressions that will make you scratch your head. In this episode, I look at 3: Crack; Away with the fairies, and The Jacks. Happy St. Paddy's Day to you all on March 17!

Believe it or not, the knock, knock joke may have come from the Bard himself. Other expressions in this episode include What's done is done and Wild goose chase. Find out which famous Shakespearean plays these phrases come from.

Learn about the origns of 3 phrases that feature either the word "music" or musical words in them: Face the music; Change one's tune, and Strike a chord. Ironically, perhaps, none of them are used to talk about actual music these days!

It's not nice to be rude, of course, but sometimes people push you too far. Find out the origins of these rude, but not profane, expressions: Get off my back; Put a sock in it, and Get lost! Any suggestions or comments? Please email me at ifthephrasefits@gmail.com

Happy Lunar New Year! In this episode, I look at the origins of Long time no see, No can do, and Gung-ho. You'll never look at those expressions the same way again after this episode! Any suggestions or comments, please contact me at ifthephrasefits@gmail.com

In this episode, I look at the meanings and origins of 3 phrases: Burn the midnight oil, Burn the candle at both ends, No pain, no gain.

Take a walk on the dark side of the English language by looking at the origins of expressions about lying and cheating: Rip off (also Rip-off); Pull a fast one, and Take (something) with a grain of salt.

This time, travel Down Under (at least virtually) to look at 3 Aussie phrases: Mickey Mouse; No Worries, and Hit the Frog and Toad. Complete with some bad Australian accents on my part.

Time for something different. British expressions as interpreted by a Canadian. What could go wrong? Find out as I tackle the meanings and origins of 3 interesting and fun Briticisms: Chalk and cheese; Swings & roundabouts, and As broad as it is long.

Have fun learning about the interesting origins of the following phrases about risk-taking: Stick Your Neck Out; Throw Caution to the Wind, and Calculated Risk. No danger involved while listening to this podcast (watch out for cars, though)!

Find out why we say the following expressions: (Not) my cup of tea; Right up your alley; Take a shine to.

Happy New Year! Discover why we Make a Toast, Ring in the New Year, and Turn over a New Leaf (hint: it's not about trees).

Ho, ho, ho! Wishing you a Merry Xmas. Hopefully, this Christmas-themed podcast will help you get even more into the spirit of the season. In this show: White Christmas; 'Tis the season; Merry Christmas.

In this episode, I examine two proverbs and one idiom about stubbornness: You can't teach an old dog new tricks; A leopard never changes its spots; As stubborn as a mule.

Since money is an important aspect of life, (indeed, "money talks"), it's not surprising there are lots of phrases and other expressions with that valuable word in it. In this episode, find out the origin of Time is money, Money doesn't grow on trees, and Money talks. #money #idioms #Time is money #humor #Money talks #history #English #language

Ever wonder when we started saying "When pigs fly" and why? I also discuss "When Hell Freezes Over" and "Over my dead body." #idioms, #phrases, #English, #history, #humor, #language

In this episode, I look at that famous phrase about Elvis Presley and two others about things being over and not being able to change things: It ain't over till the fat lady sings (The fat lady has sung), and The die is cast.

In this new format, I look at 3 idioms with the number 3 in them: Third time lucky (or Third time's a/the charm); Three-ring circus; Three sheets to the wind.