Why Do We Say It?: The Stories Behind the Words, Expressions and Cliches We Use
- Creator:Castle Books
- Publisher:Book Sales
- Category:Book
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- Seller:eddie's pick
- Sales Rank:19,886
- Languages:English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
- Media:Hardcover
- Number Of Items:1
- Pages:286
- Shipping Weight (lbs):1
- Dimensions (in):8.4 x 5.5 x 1
- Publication Date:August 1, 1986
- ISBN:1555210104
- UPC:071831013002
- EAN:9781555210106
- ASIN:1555210104
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Features:
- Words
- Grammar
- English
- Expressions
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Synopsis
divpHow did lollypops get their name? What's long about a longshoreman? Why do we pass the buck? The answers are in this fascinating volume. The intriguing origins of hundreds of unusual words and expressions are here, organized in a handy alphabetical format. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, this book is also a great way to expand your vocabulary and enjoy doing it./p/div
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