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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2024 · 35 MIN

An Idiot's Guide to Idioms

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Ever say “bite the bullet,” “cold turkey,” or “mind your P’s and Q’s” and wonder where the hell that actually came from? In this episode of Waywut, Darrell and Jason take a deep dive into the surprisingly dark and hilarious history behind common idioms—those everyday sayings that don’t make much sense until you learn their origins.🧠 This episode includes:The disturbing medical history behind bite the bulletWhat cold turkey has to do with drug withdrawalWhy mind your P’s and Q’s might have started in an 18th-century pubThe myth behind raining cats and dogsA breakdown of one for the road, show your true colors, and moreAlong the way, expect all the signature Waywut chaos: truck stop prostate exams, offensive bathroom reviews, and an icy-cold high school debate revenge story.If you love language, history, dark humor, or just weird facts, this one’s for you.👉 Follow Waywut for weekly episodes exploring strange history, wild trivia, and unfiltered takes you won’t hear anywhere else.

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