logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2019
11m 10s

717 - Words that Sound Funny

Quickanddirtytips.com
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Today
It's Greek to me: Why is the language of 'The Odyssey' shorthand for all that we don’t understand?
1214. This week, we look at why we say, "It's all Greek to me" when we don't understand something. We trace the phrase from medieval monks who couldn't read Greek manuscripts to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," and look at how other languages, like Czech, German, and Cantonese, exp ... Show More
10m 52s
Aug 20
Sarah L. Kaufman on the shared rhythm of dance, critical writing, and finding better verbs
1213. Pulitzer-Prize-winning dance critic Sarah L. Kaufman goes deeper into her journey from the "Washington Post" copy desk to the world of professional dance criticism. We look at how writing about an art form is the ultimate exercise in verb selection, why our brains physicall ... Show More
16m 16s
Aug 18
What 'kith and kin' and 'beck and call' have in common
tail spinning
12m 4s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2025
A Little Happier: The Fun of Phrases and the Delight of Wordplay
This humorous collection of phrases, puns, and other kinds of wordplay is a good reminder of the delights of language. Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's b ... Show More
4m 31s
Jan 2020
20 Funny things to say to girls (soooo funny tho!)
One of the best ways to get girls attracted to you is to make them laugh. In this episode, Mark gives away 20 brilliant one-liners that crack girls up every time. Add these hilarious lines into your conversations & texts with women and your success rate will skyrocket.  Mark's Em ... Show More
9m 30s
Jun 2024
how to get excited about life
how to make even the mundane interesting and entertaining:)Patreon: https://patreon.com/lexielombard?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir ... Show More
43m 7s
Jun 2024
Binomials: phrases made of two words
Do you want some cheap and cheerful tips to improve your English? Listen to learn more.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popula ... Show More
6m 2s
Aug 2021
AEE 1627: How to Be Playful with Your English
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   In this episode you'll learn 4 new English expressions that originate from the playground but can be used in business or everyday English. Listen in to make your English more fun today. Learn more about yo ... Show More
18m 46s
Mar 2022
Building Your Relationship with Humor
Laughter is a powerful force so use it to build your relationship! Learn how to be mindful and explore humor theories on this episode of Small Things Often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
4m 31s
Nov 2021
IELTS Energy 1117: 3 Ways Stand-Up Comedy Helps Your IELTS Score
Check out our new Business English Podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/businessenglish?sid=ieltsenergypodcast Get your estimated IELTS Band Score. Take the IELTS Quiz at https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore Join our online IELTS course at https://www.allearsenglish.com/keys What's ... Show More
18m 40s
Feb 2013
6 – Partying
<p>Imrprove your English the Real way with Chad and Trevor from Real Life English. Learn 5 cool new expressions:<br /> <br /> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font- ... Show More
18m 45s
Sep 2021
AEE 1651: Alphabet Idioms in English
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   In today's episode get four fun expressions to say something that might sound boring and make it interesting. We go from a to z with new expressions today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch ... Show More
15m 46s
Mar 2022
AEE 1741: You Needn't Avoid These Native English Idioms
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   In today's episode, we highlight fun, native idioms that you need to learn! Listen in for tips that will make you want to speak English so bad you can taste it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc ... Show More
23m 39s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami