US EditionThe Origins of Some of the Oldest Idioms in the English Language
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The Origins of Some of the Oldest Idioms in the English Language
Instructor Gideon of LetThemTalkTV goes back into linguistic history to uncover some of the oldest idioms in the English language. He explains the origins and meanings of such expressions as “flesh and blood”, “apple of my eye”, “given up the ghost”, “scot-free”, “baker’s dozen”, and “haven’t slept a wink”, all originating from Biblical texts, ancient translations, and Shakespeare‘s plays. How far can we trace back the oldest expressions in the…
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