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The Brass Tacks Podcast
by The Brass Tacks Podcast
With each episode we tackle a different phrase to discover it's meaning and origin all while have a bit of fun along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tyson-thompson8/support
Episodes
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Taste of Your Own Medicine
Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20taste%2Fdose%20of%20someone%27s%20own%20medicine#:~:text=Definition%20of%20a%20taste%2Fdose,jilts%20him%20for%20another%20guy...
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Jump the Gun
Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/jump-the-gun https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/jump-the-gun.html
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Cost an Arm and a Leg
Don't fret, this show won't cost you an Arm and a Leg... It's Free!!! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost%20an%20arm%20and%20a%20leg...
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Pearls Before Swines
Pigs and jewelry, what this about? Have a listen and see for yourself... Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/do-not-cast-your-pearls-before-swine
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Neck of the Woods
This is how we do it in our Neck of the Woods, hope you enjoy it wherever you're from too. Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neck%20of%20the%20woods...
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Rule of Thumb
What's the thumb got to do with it? Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Cat Got Your Tongue?
Here we go again! Enjoy, Cat Got Your Tongue!! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cat%20got%20your%20tongue https://allthatsinteresting.com/cat-got-your-tongue
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Bet Your Ass
Seth bets the farm at his premature guess on this episode! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://word-ancestry.livejournal.com/85501.html
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Skin of Your Teeth
Wow, we just got this episode out by the Skin of Our Teeth!! Have a listen and enjoy! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/by-the-skin-of-teeth...
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Thick as Thieves
Seth gets us down to brass tack in this episode, Thick as Thieves! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://literarydevices.net/as-thick-as-thieves/
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Bob's Your Uncle
Have a listen to the Bob's Your Uncle episode and enjoy it too! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20Bob%27s%20your%20uncle...
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Jack of All Trades
As a self described Jack of All Trades Seth is just the fella to lead us on this episode. Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Beat Around the Bush
Let get right to it, and not Beat Around the Bush. Enjoy the episode! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/beat--around--the--bush...
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Knock On Wood
Seth leads us on a journey all over the world in this episode as he explains Knock on Wood... Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.history.com/news/why-do-people-knock-on-wood-for-luck
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Ducks in a Row
Alright everybody, time to get your preverbal Ducks in a Row and enjoy this episode!! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/get-have-your-ducks-in-a-row...
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Steers Try
The follow to one of our teaser episodes! Special thanks to our friend Brandon, this is Steers Try! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] http://nghialagi.net/en/e/even-a-steer-can-try-meaning
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Spilled Milk
There's no use crying over it... Here's the Spilled Milk episode!! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Bum Rush
Seth gets us in the know with the odd phrase Bum Rush. Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/bum-s-rush https://www.rd.com/list/everyday-phrases-with-surprisingly-dark-origins/
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Pardon My French
Seth really gets f****ing into it on this episode, Pardon My French.... Enjoy! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pardon_my_French...
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The Proof is in the Pudding
Dig in to this episode and discover the meaning and oh so tasty origin of... The Proof is in the Pudding! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Cat's Out of the Bag
Welp, secret's out now... Seth lets us in on the origin and meaning of Cat's Out of the Bag Enjoy the show! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Apple of My Eye
We find out just how literal this saying is while we discuss Apple of My Eye... Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/apple-of-my-eye/...
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Bite the Bullet
We talk about hard thing on this episode as we BITE THE BULLET and get through it... Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Steal Your Thunder
On this episode we find out the surprising, and kind of literal origin of STEAL YOUR THUNDER Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steal%20someone%27s%20thunder...
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Cold Turkey
Seth tells us about quitting COLD TURKEY, this episode we get into the origin and meaning. Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.rd.com/article/cold-turkey-meaning/...
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Episode Teaser 2
Another Episode Teaser!! Seth lays down the ground work for an upcoming episode...
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A Bird's Gonna Poop on Your Lip
Now now there, is that that your lip I see? Quit your pouting, I think I see a bird... Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Will-Poop-that-Lip-ebook/dp/B07QZFJV1B...
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Quit While You're Ahead
On this episode Seth explains the origin of Quit While You Are Ahead, and as always....Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Bee's Knees
Hey there all you cool kiddos, we just want you to know we think you'll totally dig this episode since it's the BEE'S KNEES!! Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected]...
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Kick the Bucket
This episode we discuss the ole adage, Kick the Bucket. Please LIKE and FOLLOW and as always if you have a phrase you'd like us to address, email us at [email protected] https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/kick-the-bucket...
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Episode Teaser 1
Episode Teaser! Seth has a question about a phrase unknown to him, I try to explain...
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Cut It Off At the Head
Seth guides us through this episode as we Cut It Off At the Head!! Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW, and if you have a phrase you'd like us to make an episode about email us at [email protected]...
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Barking Up the Wrong Tree
Seth does not go Barking Up the Wrong Tree on this episode of Brass Tacks. Don't forget to LIKE and FOLLOW to catch all of the episodes as soon as they drop. Follow us on Twitter @thebrasstackspd and Instagram thebrasstackspod. If you have a phrase you'd like to have on the show email us at...
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Balls to the Wall
This episode we go full throttle, so hang on, its BALLS TO THE WALL!! Follow us on Twitter @thebrasstackspd and Instagram thebrasstackspod. If you have a phrase you'd like to have on the show email us at [email protected]...
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Elephant in the Room
In this episode we address the big Elephant in the Room. Follow us on Twitter @thebrasstackspd and Instagram thebrasstackspod. If you have a phrase you'd like to have on the show email us at [email protected] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elephant%20in%20the%20room...
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Out of the Blue
Please enjoy the electrifying origin in the episode Out of the Blue! Follow us on Twitter @thebrasstackspd and Instagram thebrasstackspod https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/out%20of%20the%20blue https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/70700.html...
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Bone to Pick
Seth guides us through the beginnings of Bone to Pick on this episode of Brass Tacks. Follow us on Twitter @thebrasstackspd and Instagram thebrasstackspod https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/30/messages/2182.html
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Sight for Sore Eyes
This episode Seth and I get right into the very old history of the common phrase Sight for Sore Eyes. You also now follow us on Twitter @thebrasstackspd and instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebrasstackspod/ https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/a-sight-for-sore-eyes...
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Under The Weather
In this episode Seth and I get into the seemingly simple nautical origin of the well worn saying, Under the Weather. Please Enjoy! https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/under-the-weather...
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Piece of Cake
In this episode we discover the potential origin is anything but a... Piece of Cake. Hang on as we get into the possible racist origin of a well used phrase....
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BRASS TACKS
On this episode we get down to... well, the brass tacks of brass tacks. Enjoy as I provide details of the origin and meaning of BRASS TACKS! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode....
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