In today’s episode of The Quiz, we’re unpacking the origins behind iconic expressions, ancient historical quotes, and famous American sayings. An old Scottish legal term for catching livestock thieves with evidence on their hands gave rise to a modern phrase for being caught in the act. Wild West Outposts: The famous phrase “get out of Dodge” references a notoriously wild frontier town named Dodge City. The famous phrase “get out of Dodge” references a notoriously wild frontier town named Dodge City. Presidential Phrases: OMB Director Thomas Bertram Lance popularized the classic advice “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”