7 Weird Phrases You Use Every Day—But Have NO Idea Where They Came From!
This episode of Have YOU Heard? explores the surprising origins of popular English idioms like “cold turkey,” “raining cats and dogs,” and “skeletons in the closet.” Discover the strange history, humor, and cultural roots behind 7 phrases you use every day without realizing how weird they really are. Perfect for language lovers, trivia fans, and history buffs who enjoy fun, fast storytelling with personality.
🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Cold Turkey 🦃
00:39 – Raining Cats and Dogs ☔
01:04 – Skeletons in the Closet 💀
01:30 – Kick Over the Traces 🐎
01:55 – Through Thick and Thin 🌲
02:21 – Butterfingers 🧈
02:52 – Chew the Fat 🥓
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Troy W. Hudson
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Troy W. Hudson is an American Voice Over Artist, Character Voice Actor, Video Host and Storyteller CELEBRATING 40+ years of professional experience in multimedia production. I deliver high quality professional voice overs and on camera presentations. I voice and produce commercials, narrations, elearning, explainers, children’s storytelling, telephony and a lot more. I’ve produced over 80 audiobooks along with a wide range of character voices for games, escape rooms and phone messages. 💚 🎤
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