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English Words Gone Wrong in German
English Words Gone Wrong in German Ever wondered how English words can take on a completely different meaning when adopted by another language? In this video, we explore the fascinating case of English words that have been "kidnapped" by...
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The Taming of the Shrew 1.2 Word Nerd: “ass”
This video explains the etymology and usage of the word "ass" in English, which refers to donkeys and other beasts of burden. It highlights how the term evolved to describe someone as foolish or silly, much like its use in Shakespeare's...
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The Most Extreme Place Names
Where do place names come from? Well, toponymy reveals a lot about the culture and history of a place, including the people who lived there, the nature of the settlements, and the geographic landscape. So that’s your short answer. For...
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Macbeth 5.7 Historical Reference: Caesarian Delivery
In this video, Davina and Ralph delve into the origins of the word "Caesarian" in response to Macduff's revelation about his unconventional birth. They explore the historical context of Caesarian deliveries, debunk myths surrounding...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Word Nerd: Whet
This video explores the etymology of the word "whet" and its application in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The video highlights how this term has evolved to include figurative meanings such as enhancing one’s appetite or interest. It...
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The Etymology of Traditional Trades
In this video, the teacher explores the etymology of traditional trades and professions. They discuss the origins of words like butcher, baker, candlestick maker, cobbler, carpenter, and blacksmith. The teacher also introduces the...
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The Origins of Job Titles
In this video, the speaker explores the origins of job-related words such as monger, grocer, and butcher. They delve into the etymology of these words, tracing them back to their Latin and Old English roots.
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Exploring Misunderstood Words and Origins
This video explores the origins of common words in the English language and the mistakes that have led to their current spellings. The teacher, Rob, humorously explains how words like "umpire" and "apron" were originally spelled...
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Bad Hair Day
Max storms into the room and throws his backpack on the bed. Moon asks Max what was wrong and he starts listing out all the things that went wrong today. Moon tells him he’s had such a “bad hair day,” which means to have a bad day in...
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Early Bird Catches The Worm
Moon wants to to go early to the park to get a tennis court, but Max wants to sleep in because it's a Saturday. Moon tries to get Max out of bed by telling him that "the early bird catches the worm", which means that people who show up...
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Bigwig
Moon gets ready for a school play. Her role is a British high court judge and her costume includes a fancy, huge wig. Max notices the big wig and makes an important connection between the two words.
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Bigwig
Moon gets ready for a school play. Her role is a British high court judge and her costume includes a fancy, huge wig. Max notices the big wig and makes an important connection between the two words.
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Fair Game
At an ice cream shop, customers are allowed two scoops and unlimited toppings. Moon tells Max the toppings are "fair game." Max thinks he has to play a game to take more toppings. What Moon really means is the toppings are free to take.
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A penny saved is a penny earned
Max and Moon are at a fruit market standing in front of two apple stands. The apples at one stand is 0.99 cents and the other stand is $1. Max goes for the more expensive apples but Moon goes for the cheaper ones. Moon tells Max, "a...
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Fair Game
At an ice cream shop, customers are allowed two scoops and unlimited toppings. Moon tells Max the toppings are “fair game.” Max thinks he has to play a game to take more toppings. What Moon really means is the toppings are free to take.
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Hot potato
Max tells Moon he thinks that boys are better than girls at math and science. Moon disagrees and tells Max it's a "hot potato" subject, which means that it is a topic or situation that causes a lot of disagreement, like politics or...
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Red Line
Max walks into his room exhausted after coaching the local kindergarten's soccer team because they won't listen. Moon tells Max to draw a "red line," a figure of speech that means setting a limit that shouldn't be crossed.
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Strike while the iron is hot
Max and Moon play baseball. Max is at bat and swings too late or not at all. Moon tells Max to "strike while the iron is hot," which means to make the most of opportunity.
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Fool’s Paradise
Max is counting soda bottle caps, when Moon walks in and points out that he’s been drinking a LOT of soda lately. Max says he’s trying to collect 500 to participate in the soda company’s raffle to win the Robo-Captain 4000, a limited...
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Golden Key Can Open Any Door
Max is mowing the lawn, when he sees Moon sitting on the porch and tries to convince her to help him. Even after showering Moon with compliments, Moon doesn't fall for Max's tricks. When Max offers to pay for Moon's help, she asks if Max...
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Mayday
Max is having trouble trying to carry a huge stack of books into the house, and yells “Mayday” to ask for help. Moon comes running to help, and asks if Max knows that “Mayday” is a special kind of help request, and is only used in...
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Sick as a Dog
Max is getting ready for school when he notices that Moon is still in bed. Moon tells Max that she won’t be going to school, because she is sick as a dog, which means that she is really sick and not feeling well.
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There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Max is excited to find a flyer offering half-priced video games until he reads the fine print, which says he must buy two older video games in order to get the discount for a new video game. Moon tells Max, “there’s no such thing as a...
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Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk
Max tells Moon he is thinking about joining the track team because he thinks he can run faster than any of the guys on the team. Moon tells Max if he’s going to “talk the talk, he has to walk the walk,” which means you have to do what...