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279. Indian Mutiny, the Cat-O’-Nine-Tails, and Mercury Poisoning: The Surprising Origins of English Idioms! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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The Surprising Origins of English Idioms
This chapter explores the fascinating etymologies of three common English idioms and discusses the historical stories behind them, including connections to the 1857 Indian mutiny, brutal punishments for sailors, and mercury poisoning.
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