Hundreds of years ago, the word girl didn’t necessarily mean a female child — in the 14th and 15th centuries, it could refer to a child of either sex. Only later did its meaning become more specific. • Some people think that referring to a former...
A Hindi proverb that means “unity is strength” literally translates as “one and one make eleven.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Hindi Proverb “One and One Make Eleven” Means “Unity Is Strength”” Grant, the other day I came...
This week: Do you ever find yourself less-than-specific about your age? Listeners share some of their favorite phrases for fudging that number, like: “Oh, I’m 29, plus shipping and handling.” Also in this episode: • Since ancient times, people have...
A popular Hindi proverb about blaming everyone but oneself translates as “One who knows no dance claims that the stage is tilted.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Hindi Dance Proverb” Here’s a proverb in Hindi that I like. It...
“Half-filled pots splash more” is the literal translation of a Hindi expression suggesting that those who make the most noise have the least worth noticing. Another Hindi idiom translates literally as “who saw a peacock dance in the woods?” In other...
Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a quiz about the ties that bind various sets of three words. For example, what do essay, excess, and decay have in common? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “The Ties That Bind Quiz” You’re listening to A...