Why Do We Say That?
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Why Do We Say...Cut to the Chase?
Ever wondered why we call someone's final performance their Swan Song? Or why impatient people always want to Cut to the Chase? This episode is jam-packed with phrase origins, questiona…
Why 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…
Why 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 stran…
Why 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…
Why 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" epi…
Why 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 t…
Why 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?
Why 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 …
Why 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 …
Why 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…
Why 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…
Why 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 Wo…
Why Do We Say...Flash In The Pan?
Hello Friends,
We are back after a couple weeks off. Thanks for joining us!
On today's show, we cover:
Fight Fire With Fire
Flash In The Pan
Tie the Knot
Great Minds Think Alike
We have also r…
Why Do We Say...Keep It Under Your Hat?
Hello Friends,
Sorry we are late this week....glad you stuck around!
On this episode, we cover:
An Arm and a Leg
Keep it Under Your Hat
Hat Trick
Sticks and Stones
Why Do We Say...Smart As A Whip?
Hello Friends,
On today's episode we cover:
Dead Ringer
Under Wraps
Bone to Pick
Smart as a Whip
We are also into the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions with Kristina and Joanna battl…
Why Do We Say...Your Mother Wears Army Boots?
Hello Friends,
Welcome to the insult episode...Ya filthy mugs!
We cover some insults you have heard and maybe some that you haven't!
We also play the final quarterfinal match I the world f…
Why Do We Say...The Last Straw?
Hello Friends,
In this episode we cover the following:
Worse for Wear
On the Mend
Pecking Order
The Last Straw (that broke the Camel's back)
Why Do We Say...To Hell In A Handbasket?
Hello Friends,
Welcome to our scaaaaary episode recorded on Friday the 13th!
Today we cover:
The History of Friday the 13th
To Hell in a Handbasket
Shot in the Dark
When Hell Freezes Over
We a…
Why Do We Say...Read The Riot Act?
Hello Friends,
On today's episode, we cover:
On the Lam
Read the Riot Act
Eat Crow
Bent Out of Shape
On this week's episode Liam and Evan go head-to-head in the newest round of the Word or No…
Why Do We Say...Read Between the Lines?
Hello Friends,
On today's episode, we cover the following phrases:
A Feather in One's Cap
Pull Yourself together
Read Between the Lines
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
We also have our second…