About this episode
The episode explores the origins and meaning of the term 'hornswoggled' in response to a listener's inquiry.
Listener Steven wrote: "I’ve been hornswoggled! So, what exactly has happened to me and when did people start getting hornswoggled? Is it painful?" We have answers. Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios Production. Episode 296: "I've Been Hornswoggled!" With Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo. Edited and produced by Mike Vuolo. Produced by Livia Bloom Ingram. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Bob Garfield, Mike Vuolo
Topics covered
- language
- etymology
- idioms
- communication
- listener questions
Keywords
- hornswoggled
- etymology
- language
- idioms
- communication
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Organizations: Booksmart Studios, Lexicon Valley, megaphone.fm
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