"Son of a Gun!": Origins of Common Phrases

Course number : NSP-S06   ID : 11842    Section Number : 002
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Many expressions we use in everyday speech wouldn’t make sense if translated directly into another language. For example, telling someone to "break a leg" might sound hurtful to a non-English speaker, but we know it means "good luck." Join us to explore the fascinating history behind these idioms and well-known expressions. You'll discover that there's more to them than just a "flash in the pan!"

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Thu

Location
Catalyst Campus

Instructor
John Gowing 

Fee: 

$15.00

Registration Closes On
Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 11:59 PM


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
8/21/2025 Thu 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Woodstock, Catalyst Campus  Map, Room: 125 John Gowing  Discussion/Lecture

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