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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 »
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ISBN-13: 9781567313055
ISBN-10: 1567313051
Publication Date: 1/2000
Pages: 356
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Publisher: MJF Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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