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Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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Sundays and Superstitions: Idioms Unpacked

This chapter examines the origins and cultural significance of the idioms 'not in a month of Sundays,' 'once in a blue moon,' and 'when pigs fly.' The speakers discuss how these expressions reflect historical attitudes toward Sundays and rarity, as well as their evolution in language and literature.

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