OTT #201 - Origin of the Idioms Vol.1

In this week's episode, Alex & Dan discuss idioms and their origins. You probably use some of these common phrases every day, and you don't even realise it!If you've got skeletons in your cupboard, well, you quite literally did for educational purposes. But you might just get caught red handed...When was the last time you broke the ice? Probably not sailing in the 1800's, but perhaps at a party or with a new colleague?Feeling mildly ill? You've probably told your friend or family you're under the weather, a term used by sailors who became seasick.Close but no cigar, you've come close but you failed. How was this related to carnival games?Let us know the last time you flew off the handle, Dan explains his last experience during the hottest day in June. Couldn't handle the heat.Biting the bullet, doing something unpleasant or difficult, but find out why people were actually biting bullets. It's an episode of Alex explaining idioms with other idioms, it's pure insanity! Dont wear hats made with mercury...Simply search 'On the Topic Podcast' on your podcast platform of preference or @OTTGit's on YouTube.#GITS🌊 #Onthetopic #TWRAD #Southcoastsounds #Southsea #history #sayings #stories #meanings #idioms #UKNEW! We now have our website - head on over to www.onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com for all of your channel needs!Alternatively share your thoughts or comments with Alex & Dan by email - [email protected], visit their Facebook page, tweet or IM on Instagram at @onthetopicpod or alternatively check us out on Tiktok.Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our newsletter via our web page, visit onthetopicpodcast.wordpress.com - or alternatively stream all of your favourite OTT episodes straight from YouTube! Like, smash the Subscribe button, the notification bell and listen to the podcast on your favourite viewing platform, anywhere you get your podcast fix!Credits:Theme music: Funky Feel by Oliver Lyu (Licensed)