Hold Your Horses: Idioms for Idiots

The three horsemen of the English language pony up and tackle an idiom that has forever haunted their collective vocabularies, the ole’ chip on the shoulder! What kind of chip? Why is it there on someone’s shoulder? And where is the chip dip? Gallop into this week feeling enlightened as we discover the truth!

This episode is the spitting image of a really funny and educational podcast. It’s “spit-spot on” with all the whimsy and wonder of a Tin Pan Alley saloon filled with golden spittoons from better days gone by. Kick back and let your ears ring to a joyful chorus of nonsensical commentary that you may not need but you sure could use.

The Boys are back to keep you updated on all things fashion. We take a deep dive this week into the alluring, and sometimes dangerous, world of clothing. There’s something for everyone in this episode: cuff links, “pant sleeves,” tank tops, delicate and dainty doilies. You will not want to miss this episode, so saddle up, fellow horsemen and horsewomen of the English language, it’s time to learn w...

When your friend tells you to listen to this educational, funny, witty, and enlightening podcast hosted by these guys Travis, Daniel and Thomas but you tell him you have better things to do with your time, your friend might respond with, “Fine, it’s no skin off my nose whether you listen to it or not. You’ll just regret not knowing as much as I do about idioms.” Your friend seems very passionate a...

We’ve all been there before: You’ve just finished a long day working in the yard to get ready for the long summer days ahead. You come inside and jump in the shower to wash the dirt and grime away. You turn the water off only to realize you’ve forgotten your towel and there’s nothing in sight to dry the dripping droplets, not even so much as a face cloth. As you stand there, naked and alone, you t...

Join us as we welcome Mr. Jeffery Johnson to the podcast. A musician and self-proclaimed wordsmith, Jeff is the perfect addition to the triplet of idiots. So settle in as we uncover the origin of the idioms “tongue in cheek” and “neck of the woods’!

I hear it on the streets all the time, “This is HANDS DOWN the best podcast around!” But what does this seal of approval mean and where did it come from? Join “the Boys,” as we’ve started calling ourselves, as we dig into the past and uncover the truth in order to inform our future.

Buckle up for some new “ground” rules, not air rules. After listening, comment on our most recent Instagram post with your vote for who won this round of idioms for idiots.

“Pushing the envelope” and “by the skin of my teeth” are the idioms explored in this episode of Hold Your Horses. As you listen, ask yourself: how do you say “envelope”?

It’s a new year and time for more nonsense! This episode covers a lot of ground, starting with “shoot the breeze” and ending with “bite the bullet'“.

Join us for a holiday special as guest Patrick Atkins guides us down a path of humor and reconciliation as we explore the origins of “pulling my leg” and “bury the hatchet”!

Two in one! “Close, but no cigar!” and “Spill the beans!”

Have you ever had a bone to pick with someone? Find out why the heck people say that!

Let's explore where the saying "hold your horses" came from!