Words Matter - Study of Word Origin - Idioms
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Idioms: What in the WORD? March 25, 2026
It’s raining cats and dogs! Are you pulling my leg? Don’t spill the beans! Could you translate those phrases’ meanings for another generation or another language? Interpreters face an amusing challenge with idioms; groups of words that have a meaning all on their own, apart from their individual components. Let’s explore where they come from, and how they came to be commonly used within a culture. Maybe someday we’ll even hear a phrase you coined! Come and take part in a lively discussion. Ages 18 & up.
Instructor: Carrie Taylor Goldberg
Etymology, 2025
Etymology is the study of word origins and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. Discover fascinating word origins from around the world. See how culture and language merge in this virtual passport to the past lives of words! Increased comprehension comes from recognizing common root meanings. So whether facing a test, or even a trivia game, you’ll stand a better chance to ace it! Presented in a witty, interactive discussion full of illustrations!