The Expressionists

Cocks feature in many English expressions and this week we consider three of them - cock and bull story, cock of the walk and to go off half cocked. One relates to to the remarkable history of domestic fowl, one to drunk coach drivers and one has nothing to do with birds at all. More here:  http://expressionists.audio/2017/08/11/episode-7-all-about-the-cock/

You might know part of the story behind 'the sky is falling', but what about 'drawing a line in the sand'? This episode explores how idioms help us tap into our shared histories, both ancient and modern.

Baked goods have a special place in English expressions. In this episode, we find out if you can ever have your cake and eat it too, and ponder why we liken baby-making to bun-baking. Show notes here:  http://expressionists.audio/2017/07/14/episode-5-put-this-in-your-cake-hole/

Do you know whether the sun is over the yard arm yet, or what it means to be three sheets to the wind? Join us as we cruise the high seas of nautical drinking idioms. Show notes here: http://expressionists.audio/2017/06/27/episode-4/

We roast that old chestnut about the grandmother who sucks eggs. This episode features two well-worn phrases Olivia and Helen just hate.

Here at the Expressionists we love eating and idioms just about equally. But what could 'putting your foot in it' and 'giving short shrift' possibly have to do with food? Listen in to find out!

Is there a roo loose in your top paddock or are you just flat out like a lizard drinking? We hit the ground running with a special antipodean focus for our first episode.