Why Do We Say That?
Scott & Liam Kelly
Have you ever wondered why we use certain phrases or words? Where did they come from? What's the origin of that saying? Why do we say "Rule of Thumb"? Why should we mind our "P's & Q's"? Father and son hosts Scott and Liam Kelly have the answers to those questions! We know you could just look it up online, but why not have us do the work for you and have a fun time listening! For Season 2 we are playing our world famous game show--What Word Am I? at the end of each episode! New episodes every Tuesday.
- 27 minutes 12 secondsWhy Do We Say...Kick The Bucket?
Hello Friends!
In this episode of Why Do We Say That?, we’re diving into some truly morbid, mysterious, and downright sneaky phrases! Ever wondered why we kick the bucket when we die? Or how the writing on the wall could seal your fate? And what’s with turning a blind eye—is that just selective vision or a strategic move? Plus, we’re burying the hatchet (but not in each other) as we explore the origins of these quirky sayings!
And, of course, our newly world-famous game show (yes, we’re calling it that now): "Who Said That?" returns with another round of quotable confusion!
Don’t forget our Word of the Day, because if you leave this episode without learning something, we’ll be turning a blind eye to your excuses.
Hit play now, and let’s get idiomatic!
20 February 2025, 5:00 am - 27 minutes 33 secondsWhy Do We Say...Hit Rock Bottom?
Ever wondered why we say hit rock bottom when things go south? Or why being dressed to the nines doesn’t actually require the number nine? This week, we’re diving into some of the strangest and most dramatic phrases in the English language!
Blood is Thicker than Water – Does this really mean family comes first, or have we been getting it wrong this whole time?
One Fell Swoop – Shakespeare gave us this gem, but what the heck does a "fell swoop" even look like?And of course, we’re closing things out with our brand new, soon-to-be-world-famous game show, Who Said That?! We’ll throw out a famous quote, and you’ll have to guess who said it—will it be a literary legend, a historical icon, or a celebrity who really should’ve thought before speaking?
So grab your fanciest outfit (or at least pretend you're dressed to the nines), and join us for another hilarious deep dive into the phrases we use every day without questioning!
12 February 2025, 5:00 am - 31 minutes 31 secondsWhy Do We Say...Hanky Panky?
Hello Friends,
On today's episode we cover:
Hanky Panky
Beware the Ides of March
Dilly Dally
Dollars to Doughnuts
We also welcome a very special VIP guest to our world famous game show...What Word Am I?21 March 2023, 1:00 am - 39 minutes 26 secondsWhy Do We Say...On The Wagon?
Happy Anniversary from Us!
Thanks so much for sticking around with us for two years! Liam seemed so happy (not really). We appreciate all the support!
Today's episode is an..."On The" episode!
We cover:
On the Wagon
On Cloud Nine
On a Wing And A Prayer
On The QT
We also welcome our newest contestant to the world famous game show What Word Am I?, our very special guest Stacey B!7 March 2023, 5:00 am - 33 minutes 32 secondsWhy Do We Say...Jump the Gun?
We're Back Baby!
After a long hiatus, we are back! We have moved to the new studio 4 North and we are back giving you the answers to the questions you've always asked but were too lazy to Google.
On today's show we cover:
Mother F&^^er
Jump the Gun
Across the Board
Red Letter Day
We also welcome Kristina to participate in our newly world famous game show, What Word Am I? Did she beat our current champion Sadie? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out!28 February 2023, 5:00 am - 24 minutes 38 secondsWhy Do We Say...Love Is Blind?
Hello Friends,
On today's episode we cover:
Kick the Can
Drop In The Bucket
The Grass Is Always Greener
Love Is Blind
Plus we welcome Gareth Nock to our World Famous Game Show What Word Am I?15 March 2022, 1:00 am - 31 minutes 51 secondsWhy Do We Say... Piece Of The Action?
Hello Friends,
On today's show we cover:
Piece of the Action
I Wouldn't Touch That With A Ten Foot Pole
Know Which Side Your Bread Is Buttered On
The Whole Shebang
We also welcome our newest contestant to the Show for the world famous game show- What Word Am I?18 February 2022, 2:00 am - 35 minutes 32 secondsWhy Do We Say...Laughing Stock?
Hello Friends,
On today's episode we cover:
Assassin
Go Over Like A Lead Balloon
Vicious Circle
Scraping The Bottom Of The Barrel
Laughing Stock
We also welcome our newest contestant to our world famous game show, What Word Am I?8 February 2022, 6:00 am - 33 minutes 3 secondsWhy Do We Say...Think Outside the Box?
IT'S SEASON 2 BABY!!!
Welcome to Season 2 Everyone!
On today's episode we cover:
Think Outside The Box
Avocado
Buck (Money)
Penny Pinching
Cream of The Crop
We also discuss some words and their meanings from Prohibition.
Don't forget to hang out until the end of the episode when we play our NEW World Famous game show, What Word Am I?
We also get a completely impromptu phone call from our Season 1 Word Or Not A Word Champion, Kersti!
It's season 2 baby!!!1 February 2022, 5:00 am - 38 minutes 51 secondsWhy Do We Say...Season 1 Finale!!!!
Hello Friends!
We finally made it!! After a few weeks off, we are back with our Season 1 Finale!!!
On today's show we cover:
Strike While the Iron Is Hot
To Kowtow To
Fall on Your Sword
Bob's Your Uncle
Plus a bonus phrase that has been said many times on the show....tune in to find out.
We also have our Grand finale of our Word Or Not A Word Tournament of Champions. Find out who wins between Dorion and our reigning Champion Kersti!
Follow us on Instagram: @whydowesaythat3 December 2021, 10:00 pm - 29 minutes 12 secondsWhy Do We Say...Hell or High Water?
Hello Friends,
On today's show we cover:
On The Dot
Hell or High Water
You Can't Make Silk Out Of A Sow's Ear
Moving The Needle
We also have our final Semi-Final match of the Word or Not a Word Tournament of Champions with the Winner who will face our Grand Champion Kersti next week in our Season 1 Finale!
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