In this episode you discover the origin and true original meaning of “Good enough for government work” You also learn how the meaning changed completely during ensuing years from it’s first use in the early 1900s.—-Host:Stephen Carter. Email contact: CarterMethod@gmail.com. —-Sources:From A History of the Canadian Parliament (the phrase's first appearance is in Parliamentary records on June 8th, 1906) and The Project of War: American Culture During World War 2.Source: " https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/9lt9hi/good_enough_for_government_work_when_did_the/—-Origin of close-enough-for-government-work- "Government work" is also a term for the manufacture of something on company time for personal use. For example, a custom trailer hitch made at a welding shop for the welder himself on the afternoon shift with no supervisors around is government work. Commonly heard in Ontario, Canada and northeast U.S. From Wiktionary - Originated in World War II. When something was "good enough for Government work" it meant it could pass the most rigorous of standards. Over the years it took on an ironic meaning that is now the primary sense, referring to poorly executed work.—-Good enough for government work and close enough for government work are both American idioms to describe something that is merely adequate, something that meets the bare minimum standards, something that is subpar. The expressions good enough for government work and close enough for government work have a surprising origin. Around the turn of the century, the terms were used to mean something of high quality or something that was the best of the best. This definition of good enough for government work and close enough for government work may have persisted through World War II, though some believe this is the time when the meaning of the expressions began to change. By the 1960s and 1970s, good enough for government work and close enough for government work came to mean the exact opposite of their original definitions.Source: https://grammarist.com/idiom/good-enough-for-government-work-and-close-enough-for-government-work/#more-34113—-Technical information:Recorded and initial edits using Audacity. Additional edits with Twisted Wave. Leveling with Auphonic.Microphone: EV RE320—-
In this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of "Sick as a Dog". You also discover the origins and meanings for "Sick Puppy" and "Sick as a Parrot".----Sources for this investigation:"Sick as a Dog": Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/sick-as-a-dog;Ginger software: Ginger Software: https://www.gingersoftware.com/content/phrases/sick-as-a-dog/;"Sick Puppy" Phrases.org: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/sick-puppy.html;"As Sick as a Parrot" Phrases.org: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/as-sick-as-a-parrot.html----Host: Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com; Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com.---Listen to previous episodes and subscribe / follow:https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings---Technical information:Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: EV RE320----Key words:Sick puppy, sick as a dog, sick parrot,
In this episode you discover the origin and meaning of the saying by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger".You also discover scientific research showing at least one situation where that saying has proven to be true.---Sources used for this episode:Dictionary.com: "In 1888, Nietzsche wrote “Aus der Kriegsschule des Lebens.—Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker,” which can be translated as “Out of life’s school of war—what doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.” It appears in his book of aphorisms, Twilight of the Idols, and no further explanation follows."Nietzsche expanded on the idea somewhat in his autobiography Ecce Homo, also composed in 1888."https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/--Kayla Stoner; "Science proves that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger - Researchers find that early-career failure promotes future professional success"Source: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2019/10/science-proves-that-what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/---Host:Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recorded with Audio Hijack. First edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Mastered with the service at https://www.Loudness.fm. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: EV RE320---Keywords:Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, Ecce Homo, Jonathan Dollimore, The Dark Knight, professor Michael Brady,
In this episode of "History of Everyday Sayings" you disover the history, meaning, and attributed origins of "Get Down to Brass Tacks".---Resources cited in this episode:Robert Hendrickson - "The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins - 4th edition. Checkmark Books. Page 117."The meaning and origin of the expression: Get down to brass tacks" The Phrase Finder Website: https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/get-down-to-brass-tacks.html---Host: Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recorded with Audio Hijack. First edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Professional.Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100.---upholstery, brass tacks, metaphors, honest discussion, honest conversation,
In this episode you discover the origin and true meaning of the saying, "The World is Your Oyster".---Source mentioned in the episode:‘The World Is Your Oyster’ Saying Origin & Meaning: https://nosweatshakespeare.com/quotes/famous/the-worlds-your-oyster/---Host:Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recorded with Tascam Podcast Editor. Edits with Twisted Wave and Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: EV RE320---Key words:Shakespeare, success, achieve, win, Merry Wives of Windsor,
In this episode you discover the origin of the famous song “Auld Lang Syne” and how it became the theme song that ushers in the New Year every year in most of the English speaking world.Timestamps:00:00 - Episode topic;00:34 - Show and host info;00:58 - Welcome the New Year with the song Auld Lang Syne;02:13 - What does Auld Lang Syne mean and where does it come from?;04:45 - How to learn more;04:56 - How to listen to previous episodes and subscribe / follow to never miss an episode.—Host:Stephen Carter; Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.—Sources / references for information shared in this episode:Scotland.Org - https://www.scotland.org/features/the-history-and-words-of-auld-lang-syneDictionary.com - https://www.dictionary.com/e/auld-lang-syne-meaning/15 Scottish Words Perfect For Celebrating Old Times (And New!) - https://www.dictionary.com/e/s/scottish-words/#a-few-words-from-scotlandHistory of Scottish Gaelic: - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scottish_Gaelic—Technical information:Recorded with Audio Hijack. Edits done with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: Zoom ZDM-1—Key words:Robert Burns, New Year’s Eve, New Year, Guy Lombardo, Scottis, Scottish Gaelic, Gaelic,
What is a “Boondoggle” and how did the word come to be?In this episode you discover the surprising origin and real meaning of the word “Boondoggle”.---Timestamps:00:00 - Episode topic: Meaning and origin of Boondoggle:00:11 - Show and host info;01:05 - Investigation of the word "Boondoggle";06:50 - How to learn more about Boondoggle;07:18 - Subscribe / follow for free where you get your podcasts.—-Host:Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.—-Resources used for this episode:Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/boondoggleWordnik that included a link to the “American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language” - 5th edition: https://www.wordnik.com/words/boondoggleWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boondoggle—Technical information:Recorded with Garage Band. Edits done using Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone XM8500—Boy Scouts, boondoggle, Great Depression, WPA, government waste,
In this episode you discover the odd origin of the phrase, “Beat around the bush”.—Host:Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Timestamps:00:00 - Episode topic;00:29 - Show and host info;01:05 - Origin of "Beat around the bush";06:10 - How to learn more about the phrase "Beat around the bush";06:33 - How to subscribe / follow this podcast;06:45 - How to contact host.—Sources:“The QPB Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins” by Robert Hendrickson, page 68; “Know Your Phrase” (https://knowyourphrase.com/beating-around-the-bush);Phrases.org.UK, (https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/beat-around-the-bush.htmlhttps://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/beat-around-the-bush.html).—Technical info:Recorded and first edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro.Microphone: Samson Q2U—Key words:hunting, bird hunting, birding, Ernest Weekley, etymology, George Gascoigne, Generydes, Marvin Gaye,
You’ve heard the phrase, “Jump the Shark”. Many people who use the phrase don’t use it in accordance with it’s original meaning. Discover it’s real meaning and how it came to be in this episode.Timestamps:00:00 - Episode topic - Jump the Shark;00:13 - Show, host, and audience info;05:11 - Learn more about the phrase;05:21 - How to subscribe or follow; how to contact host—Sources:Know Your Phrase Website: https://knowyourphrase.com/jump-the-sharkWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_shark—Host:Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC. Website: https://www.EFT-MD.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.—Technical info:Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Audacity. Additional final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.Microphone: Samson Q2U.—Keywords:Fonzie, Happy Days, sitcoms,
In this episode you discover the meaning and origin of the word “gobsmacked”. You also learn the meanings and origins of the two root words, “gob” and “smack”.---Timestamps:00:00 - Episode topic;00:13 - Host and show info;00:54 - Meaning & origin of gobsmacked;06:43- How to learn more about gobsmacked;07:01 - How to listen to other episodes;07:13 - How to contact host.Sources:McMillion Blog: Word of the Day: gobsmacked. https://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/gobsmackedPhrases.org: Flabbergasted - gobsmacked - https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/644.htmlDictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com: gob:: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/gob#:~:text=A%20more%20old%20fashioned%20meaning,%2C%20%22piece%20or%20mouthful.%22Merriam-Webster definition of gobsmacked: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gobsmackedMelissa Mohr - Christian Science Monito, July 4, 2019; “‘Gobsmacked’ and other astonishing words”. https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/0704/Gobsmacked-and-other-astonishing-words——Host:Stephen Carter; https://www.EFT-MD.com; CarterMethod@gmail.com.—Technical information:Recorded and first edits with Audacity. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Journalist Pro.Microphone: BY - No BV.—Keywords: gob, smack, gobble, gobsmack, gobsmacked,