A flash in the pan, meaning “something temporary or transient,” doesn’t derive from gold mining, nor does it have to do with cooking. It originated with firearms, specifically old-fashioned flintlock muskets. When a flinklock’s trigger is pulled...
It’s the ultimate road trip: A father and son retrace the journey of Odysseus and find a way to navigate their relationship. Plus, the story behind the phrase a flash in the pan: It has nothing to do with cooking or gold mining. Also, what’s a...
An equestrian wonders about the origin of the expression “lock, stock, and barrel.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Lock, Stock, and Barrel” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Chris calling from San Diego. Hiya, Chris...