Idioms (common sayings): Mysteries Solved

Do white elephants exist? (Spoiler: yes.) Was there actually a "Riot Act" and did anyone read it? (There was, and they did).  Join Shane and Duncan for a fascinating exploration of colloquialisms, jargon, and vernacular.    In this episode: White Elephants The Riot Act Rule of Thumb Crocodile Tears For Pete's Sake Bite the Bullet Cats in Bags Hair of the Dog Loose Cannon High and Dry Baker's Dozen ...and more ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON ~ Join the MFFI community and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! ~ Instagram ~ Podcast Website