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Why is a false clue a "red herring"? | IDIOM ORIGINS
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- Apr 15, 2026
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Summary
Rob and Jess explore the origins of common sayings in another episode dedicated to the stories behind idioms. 🐟 What was the first "red herring"? 🪿 Is there a goose in a "wild goose chase"? 👮 Why is prison called "up the river"? Find the answers to these questions and many more in another wordy nerdy episode of Words Unravelled. WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/tRR-DHzD7mw 👕 OUR MERCH 👚 US SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.com/ EU/UK SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.net/