On this week's episode, Mario and 20 are joined by Expression Appraisal Team member Myron to discuss the origin and interpretations of the phrase 'put your best foot forward.' We talk about the social theories behind the phrase as well as an overlooked linguistical error. Mario shares his high school football recruiting history while Twent discusses parenting and Myron shares a story about advice gone wrong.

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00:00 Realty Bites: Trying Is The First Step Towards Failure

01:15 The ATP Intro Theme

01:45 Signs of That You're Getting Older

05:26 Thats All I Have To Say About Put Your Best Foot Forward

11:18 Confirm The Meaning: Merriam Webster's, Cambridge Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary

16:14 Unveil The Origin: Linguistical Issues & Regency Era Theories

22:05 Story Time: Best vs. Better - The Weight of Pressure

36:19 Unveil The Origin: William Shakespeare's Play King John

39:28 Story Time: When Has Hesitation Cost You?

47:39 Unveil The Origin: A Wife by Sir Thomas Overbury

34:02 The Weight of Heritage and Wealth

40:42 Unveil The Origin | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and The New York Times

53:33 Story Time: When Advice Backfires

1:02:27 Assess The Value: Phrase Grades

1:06:47 Dictionary of Misinformation: Dry Cell Batteries

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