The Idiom

SBS

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The Idiom is a podcast that explores weird and wonderful idioms from Australia and around the world. Join host Rune Pedersen on a journey of cultural discovery through the quirky little phrases that pepper our everyday speech. We’ll chat with language professionals, cultural experts, and self-professed language nerds to find out how our words shape the world around us. So sit tight, bite the bullet, and jump on the bandwagon with The Idiom, produced by Think HQ CultureVerse and SBS Audio.

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  • A weight off my shouldersJul 26, 2023 · 21 min
  • Saving for a rainy dayJul 19, 2023 · 21 min
  • How ya goin'?Jul 12, 2023 · 19 min
  • Spinning a yarnJul 5, 2023 · 33 min
  • Donkey WorkJun 28, 2023 · 16 min
  • The Elephant in the RoomJun 21, 2023 · 18 min
  • It's Raining Cats and DogsJun 14, 2023 · 22 min
  • Introducing The Idiom: How do words shape our world?May 25, 2023 · 2 min

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