Episode 130: Dialect Dialogues
The History of English Podcast
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The Origins of 'Through Thick and Thin' and Pronunciation Differences
This chapter explores the first recorded use of the phrase 'through thick and thin' in English, tracing its evolution from 'through thicket and thin woods'. It also highlights pronunciation differences between accents through the story of the miller's horse running away.
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