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The History Behind Our Sayings

The History Behind Our Sayings

Written by: Thomas Donvil
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A series of short episodes in which we discuss the history behind English idioms and expressions, some of them well-known, some of them lesser known, some of them invented by or referring to important historical people and some of them stemming from old habits! On top of that, we have fun conversations about current affairs and history. Enjoy! All of this made possible by PXL University/College. If you have any suggestions, feel free to send them to me @ thomas.donvil@pxl.beThomas Donvil Foreign Language Audiobooks
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  • #8: The world is your oyster (& even more idioms by Shakespeare!)

    #8: The world is your oyster (& even more idioms by Shakespeare!)
    Jun 11 2023
    Exploring idioms and expressions created by (probably) the most famous (play)writer of all time! In this last episode we discuss the following expressions: 1. In a pickle 2. The world is your oyster 3. Catch a cold 4. Something's rotten in the state of Denmark 5. It's all Greek to me Joining me on my adventure in this episode: my dear PXL-colleague, Shana De Keyser!
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    14 mins
  • #7: Much ado about nothing! (and more idioms by William Shakespeare)

    #7: Much ado about nothing! (and more idioms by William Shakespeare)
    May 31 2023

    Exploring idioms and expressions created by (probably) the most famous (play)writer of all time!

    In this second episode we discuss the following expressions:

    1. Green-eyed monster

    2. Much ado about nothing

    3. Lie low

    4. Faint-hearted

    5. Apple of my eye

    6. To wear your heart on your sleeve

    Joining me on my adventure in this episode: my dear PXL-colleague, Shana De Keyser!

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    14 mins
  • #6: William Shakespeare

    #6: William Shakespeare
    May 14 2023
    Exploring idioms and expressions created by (probably) the most famous (play)writer of all time! In this first episode we discuss the following expressions: 1. Heart of gold 2. Kill with kindness 3. Laughing stock 4. Wild-goose chase Joining me on my adventure in this episode: my dear PXL-colleague, Shana De Keyser!
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    16 mins
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