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Word of Mouth: Dropping the Mic and Jumping the Shark: Where Do Modern Idioms Come From?

Series 1245, episode 5

Most of the idioms that enliven everyday communication are deeply rooted in culture and history. However, just like new words, new idioms emerge in language all the time and enter vocabulary through TV, movies and the internet. Michael Rosen talks to Gareth Carrol about the surprising origins of modern idioms

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Michael Rosen
Gareth Carrol