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Common Phrases, 2nd: And Where They Come From
Common Phrases 2nd And Where They Come From
Author: Myron Korach, John Mordock
In the tradition of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Anguished English, Common Phrases is a fascinating guide to the origins of our language. Wonderful stories reveal the real meaning of Adam’s apple, nick of time, stool pigeon, armed to the teeth, raining cats and dogs, at sixes and sevens, dog days of summer, and scores of others. With nearly 3...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781599213071
ISBN-10: 1599213079
Publication Date: 8/1/2008
Pages: 200
Edition: Second
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Publisher: The Lyons Press
Book Type: Paperback
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