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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 7 MIN

"Take the Cake" & "The Third Degree" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 22)

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as part of his ongoing series on the origins of everyday expressions, Andrew Thompson, author of Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red, shares the fascinating backstories behind the phrases "take the cake," "the third degree," and others. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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