The cat’s out of the bag on these 22 Phrases and Idioms!

The video explores the origins of various idioms and expressions, such as 'let the cat out of the bag', 'through the grapevine', 'skeleton in the closet', 'daily grind', 'limelight', 'fly off the handle', 'flogging a dead horse', 'flash in the pan', 'blue moon', 'pay through the nose', 'big bucks', 'silver lining', 'cloud 9', and horse racing idioms. Each expression is explained with historical context and anecdotes, providing insight into their meanings and how they came to be part of the English language.

What does the idiom 'to fly off the handle' mean and what is its origin?

How does the expression 'to be on cloud 9' relate to happiness?

What is the significance of the phrase 'the whole nine yards'?