Discover the surprising origin of the word “sabotage” and some of the coincidental ways it has been used.
Tag: Etymology
Word Stories: Junk
Discover all there is to know about the history of the word ‘junk’ as well as the different ways it can be used today.
Word Stories: Hello and goodbye
Today we tell the story of two of the most common words in English: Hello and Goodbye! Used by people who have never studied English, and, of course, by The Beatles!
Word Stories: Fish and chips
It’s the meal everyone thinks of when they think of British cooking. In this episode, we look at the origins of the phrase ‘fish and chips’.
Word Stories: OK!
Ok. It’s a short two-letter word that means everything is all right. And it is used around the world in countless languages. Find out how this small word spread all over the world, ok?
Word Stories: Boycott
In this episode, learn about the origins of the word ‘boycott, how it started life in Ireland before spreading all over the world.