Get Someone’s Goat

Get Someone’s Goat

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5th - 6th Grade

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The video explains the idiom 'get someone's goat', which means to irritate or annoy someone. Initially, there's a humorous misunderstanding about owning a goat. The phrase's origin is traced back to early 20th-century horse racing, where goats were used to calm horses. Removing a goat would upset the horse, leading to poor performance. The video concludes with a humorous exchange about playing with a goat.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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