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It's Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Other Beastly Expressions
It's Raining Cats and Dogs and Other Beastly Expressions
Author: Christine Ammer
Discusses the origins and history of nearly 1,000 animal phrases and expressions that are used in everyday life.
ISBN-13: 9780440205074
ISBN-10: 0440205077
Publication Date: 10/2/1989
Pages: 279
Edition: Reprint
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Publisher: Laurel
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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GrannyGamer avatar reviewed It's Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Other Beastly Expressions on + 153 more book reviews
A fascinating look at the origins of tons of phrases relating to animals (why, after all, DO we live 'high off the hog' ... and what is a 'lame duck').
algernon99 avatar reviewed It's Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Other Beastly Expressions on + 418 more book reviews
An interesting exposition of the uses of animal names in expressions as well as all other miscellaneous info about animals, and how their names are used. Lots of fun.


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