Nil carborundum
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Nil carborundum has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Nov 2025).
Illegitimi non carborundum is a mock-Latin aphorism, often translated as "Don't let the bastards grind you down". The phrase itself has no meaning in Latin and can only be mock-translated.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard |
| Field | Popular Culture, Language |
Who talks about Nil carborundum on podcasts?
Nil carborundum came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
What is Nil carborundum mentioned alongside?
Nil carborundum is most often mentioned alongside Lily Padman, Michael Morell and Will and Ariel Durant.
Mentioned together: Lily Padman, Michael Morell, Will and Ariel Durant, Dak Shepard, Three Sisters, Cardiff, Empire State Building, Edward Albee, Apple Pay, Ian McKellen