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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 8 MIN

Sporting idioms and where they come from

from The Pat Kenny Show

From being “on your tod” to “bringing home the bacon,” these are expressions we use all the time, often without thinking twice about their origins. As it turns out, many of them have fascinating backstories rooted in the world of sport, from horse racing and boxing to cricket and even chess. Joining Pat to go through the stories behind the sayings, and the colourful characters who helped coin them, is Cameron Hill from Off The Ball.

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