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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 1H 16M

Weird Origins of Common Phrases

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Ever wonder why we say things like “raining cats and dogs” or “break the ice”? In this episode, Craig and Aaron dig into the wild, weird, and sometimes downright hilarious origins behind everyday phrases we all use without thinking. From ancient naval slang to Shakespearian leftovers, we uncover where these sayings actually came from—and question why we’re still saying them.Of course, along the way we also spiral into a few rants about modern Gen Z and Gen Alpha lingo that makes absolutely zero sense to us. What even is “skibidi”?Check out our website bestthingspod.com!Find us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Wanna watch us? Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspodCheck out our website www.bestthingspod.comFind us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @bestthingspod.Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/bestthingspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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