Who was the first to "paint the town red"? | IDIOM ORIGINS

Episode 31  ยท  Jan 29, 2025, 06:00 AM

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In this episode, Rob and Jess debunk some myths about the origins of common sayings, and prevent the even more fascinating true stories behind the idioms we use day-to-day.
๐Ÿ”ด Who was the first to "paint the town red"?
๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ How can someone's "thunder" be "stolen"?
๐Ÿ• What's the (horrible) origin of "to screw the pooch"?
๐Ÿฅƒ Where did the phrase "on the wagon" come from?
These questions answered and many more in another Words Unravelled.

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