Why Do We Say That?
Episodes
43 episodes
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 ...
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
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...
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?
Why Do We Say...On The Wagon?
Happy Anniversary from Us!Thanks so much for sticking around with us for two years! Liam seemed so happy (not really). We appreciate all the support!Today's episode is an..."On The" episode! We cover:On the ...
Why Do We Say...Jump the Gun?
We're Back Baby!After a long hiatus, we are back! We have moved to the new studio 4 North and we are back giving you the answers to the questions you've always asked but were too lazy to Google.On today's show we cover:M...
Why Do We Say...Love Is Blind?
Hello Friends,On today's episode we cover:Kick the CanDrop In The BucketThe Grass Is Always GreenerLove Is BlindPlus we welcome Gareth Nock to our World Famous Game Show What Word Am I?
Why Do We Say... Piece Of The Action?
Hello Friends,On today's show we cover:Piece of the ActionI Wouldn't Touch That With A Ten Foot PoleKnow Which Side Your Bread Is Buttered OnThe Whole ShebangWe also welcome our newest contestant to the Show ...
Why Do We Say...Laughing Stock?
Hello Friends,On today's episode we cover:AssassinGo Over Like A Lead Balloon Vicious CircleScraping The Bottom Of The Barrel Laughing StockWe also welcome our newest contestant to our world fam...
Why Do We Say...Think Outside the Box?
IT'S SEASON 2 BABY!!!Welcome to Season 2 Everyone!On today's episode we cover:Think Outside The BoxAvocadoBuck (Money)Penny PinchingCream of The CropWe also discuss some words and their meanings from ...
Why Do We Say...Season 1 Finale!!!!
Hello Friends!We finally made it!! After a few weeks off, we are back with our Season 1 Finale!!!On today's show we cover:Strike While the Iron Is HotTo Kowtow ToFall on Your SwordBob's Your UnclePlus...
Why Do We Say...Hell or High Water?
Hello Friends,On today's show we cover:On The DotHell or High WaterYou Can't Make Silk Out Of A Sow's EarMoving The NeedleWe also have our final Semi-Final match of the Word or Not a Word Tournament of Champi...
Why Do We Say...Flash In The Pan?
Hello Friends,We are back after a couple weeks off. Thanks for joining us!On today's show, we cover:Fight Fire With FireFlash In The PanTie the KnotGreat Minds Think AlikeWe have also reached the penultim...
Why Do We Say...Keep It Under Your Hat?
Hello Friends,Sorry we are late this week....glad you stuck around!On this episode, we cover:An Arm and a LegKeep it Under Your HatHat TrickSticks and Stones
Why Do We Say...Smart As A Whip?
Hello Friends,On today's episode we cover:Dead RingerUnder WrapsBone to PickSmart as a WhipWe are also into the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions with Kristina and Joanna battling it out to move on!<...
Why Do We Say...Your Mother Wears Army Boots?
Hello Friends,Welcome to the insult episode...Ya filthy mugs!We cover some insults you have heard and maybe some that you haven't!We also play the final quarterfinal match I the world famous game show Word Or Not A Word ...
Why Do We Say...The Last Straw?
Hello Friends,In this episode we cover the following:Worse for WearOn the MendPecking OrderThe Last Straw (that broke the Camel's back)
Why Do We Say...To Hell In A Handbasket?
Hello Friends,Welcome to our scaaaaary episode recorded on Friday the 13th!Today we cover:The History of Friday the 13thTo Hell in a HandbasketShot in the DarkWhen Hell Freezes OverWe also welcome Som...
Why Do We Say...Read The Riot Act?
Hello Friends,On today's episode, we cover:On the LamRead the Riot ActEat CrowBent Out of ShapeOn this week's episode Liam and Evan go head-to-head in the newest round of the Word or Not a Word Tournament of ...
Why Do We Say...Read Between the Lines?
Hello Friends,On today's episode, we cover the following phrases:A Feather in One's CapPull Yourself togetherRead Between the LinesEvery Cloud Has a Silver LiningWe also have our second set of contestants for...
Why Do We Say...Saved By The Bell?
Hello FriendsOn today's show, we cover:Take It With a Grain of SaltThree Sheets to the WindSaved By the BellPaying Through the NoseWe are also excited to announce that the Tournament of Champions has official...
Why Do We Say...Breaking The Ice?
Hello Friends,On today's show we cover:Breaking the IceLike maggot and bacon (don't ask, Liam found it)On Pins and NeedlesBarking Up the Wrong TreePlus one bonus phrase!We also have our final regular ...
Why Do We Say...Abracadabra?
Hello Friends,Liam is back!!!!On today's episode, we cover:Couch PotatoAbracadabra!With Bells On Back to The Drawing BoardWe also welcome our newest contestant, Sommer to our world famous game sh...
Why Do We Say...Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth?
Hello Friends,Liam is off sick for this episode with a Hernia. Filling in for Liam is our good friend and former contestant on WONAW- Garry Reay-LaidlerOn this episode we cover:Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthBad...