Idiots with Idioms is the English-language show where we talk about figurative language from all over the world. We discuss the culture, history, and deeper meaning behind everyday expressions in various languages. Co-hosts Marcello and Ethan guide you through short, informative conversations with native speakers of a different language every month.
Idiots with Idioms
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Idiots with Idioms is the English-language show where we talk about figurative language from all over the world. We discuss the culture, history, and deeper meaning behind everyday expressions in various languages. Co-hosts Marcello and Ethan guide you through short, informative conversations with native speakers of a different language every month.
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1/31/2021
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Recent Episodes
November 16, 2021
E06: You Can't Handle the Truth (about Legal Idioms)
Lawyer and friend of the show Andrew Arsht drops by to discuss three idioms from the legal world. In a wide-ranging conversation, he explains to us how pleading the fifth is a bit more complicated than it looks in Law and Order, how in Britain the police used to literally read the riot act, and how an ambulance chaser has nothing to do with automobiles. We cap it off with yet another thrilling edition of The Idiot's Gambit."
October 3, 2021
M04: The Bride's Mouthwash, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Corporatism
Idioms from corporate advertising are everywhere. In this episode we take a virtual walk through Times Square and look at four prominent idioms that surprisingly originated from advertising.
July 24, 2021
E05: Homeland Strawberry Other Land Blueberry (Finnish)
Iiris Andre joins the idiots for an in-depth look at a selection of Finnish idioms. We discuss why some lands are strawberries and some lands are blueberries, what happens when you get your skis crossed, and the best place for sunbathing in all of Finland.<br />We introduce a brand new “lightning round” segment where we rapidly analyze 9 Finnish idioms, and finish off the episode with the latest edition of the Idiot’s Gambit.<br />Remember to rate, review, and subscribe!
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