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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 43 MIN

Phrased and Confused

from GabFest · host Britt Johnson and Alyson Croft

https://cozyearth.com/discount/GABFESTClick this link to get 41% off Cozy Earth!Phrases, sayings, and misunderstandings--oh my! Figures of speech can become wild if they're taken literally. And sometimes it take years to realize you've had it all wrong...all along. This week, Gabbers share words and phrases that caused them some confusion and worry over the years.

https://cozyearth.com/discount/GABFESTClick this link to get 41% off Cozy Earth!Phrases, sayings, and misunderstandings--oh my! Figures of speech can become wild if they're taken literally. And sometimes it take years to realize you've had it all wrong...all along. This week, Gabbers share words and phrases that caused them some confusion and worry over the years.

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