EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 21 MIN
Episode 128: The origins of phrases
from The Y in History · host Ajay Kaul
A theater in England stole a playwright's thunder in 1704 to popularize the phrase. The auto industry in the 1920s, heavily promoted and popularized the term "jaywalking" to shift blame for traffic accidents from drivers to pedestrians. Tune in to learn the origins of several other phrases and terms in the English language.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
Episode 128: The origins of phrases
0:00
21:13
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of The Y in History?
This episode is 21 minutes long.
When was this The Y in History episode published?
This episode was published on March 21, 2026.
Can I download this The Y in History episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!