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Why You Say It : The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases
Why You Say It The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases
Author: Webb Garrison
The Fascinating stories behind over 600 everyday words and phrases such as... — Shindig - A veteran square dance caller will tell you that bruised shins result from the swigging feet of beginning dancers. A dance that leaves telltale marks on the lower legs of participants is a shindig. — Alibi - The word is taken strai...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781558531284
ISBN-10: 1558531289
Publication Date: 11/1/1992
Pages: 356
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Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
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