Why Do We Say That?

Have you ever wondered why we use certain phrases or words? Where did they come from? What's the origin of that saying? Why do we say "Rule of Thumb"? Why should we mind our "P's & Q's"? Father and son hosts Scott and Liam Kelly have the answers to those questions! We know you could just look it up online, but why not have us do the work for you and have a fun time listening! For Season 2 we are playing our world famous game show--What Word Am I? at the end of each episode! New episodes every Tuesday.

Podcasting since 2021 • 44 episodes

Why Do We Say That?

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Why Do We Say...Batten Down the Hatches?

Why Do We Say That? is back for a new season!!!In this episode, Scott and Liam return with four everyday phrases that have roots in ships, storms, and life at sea: “batten down the hatches,” “high and dry,” “loose cannon,” and “cut and ...

June 23, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 1 • 28:12

Why Do We Say...Cut to the Chase?

Ever wondered why we call someone's final performance their Swan Song? Or why impatient people always want to Cut to the Chase? This episode is jam-packed with phrase origins, questionable metaphors, and possibly a little too ...

March 10, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 32:20

Why Do We Say...Kick The Bucket?

Hello Friends!In this episode of Why Do We Say That?, we’re diving into some truly morbid, mysterious, and downright sneaky phrases! Ever wondered why we kick the bucket when we die? Or how the writing on the wall

February 20, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 27:12

Why Do We Say...Hit Rock Bottom?

Ever wondered why we say hit rock bottom when things go south? Or why being dressed to the nines doesn’t actually require the number nine? This week, we’re diving into some of the strangest and most dramatic phrases in the Eng...

February 12, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 27:33

Why Do We Say...Hanky Panky?

Hello Friends,On today's episode we cover:Hanky PankyBeware the Ides of MarchDilly DallyDollars to DoughnutsWe also welcome a very special VIP guest to our world famous game show...What Word Am I?

March 20, 2023 • Season 2 • Episode 7 • 31:31

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