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Why You Say It : The Fascinating Stories Behind over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases by Webb B. Garrison (1992, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

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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 straight from Latin and means "elsewhere." The perfect "alibi" is to prove one was "elsewhere" when the deed was done. And many more...

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Publisher
Nelson Incorporated, Thomas
ISBN-10
1558531289
ISBN-13
9781558531284
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Author
Webb B. Garrison
Publication Name
Why You Say It : the Fascinating Stories Behind over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
1992
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
368 Pages

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Item Length
8.6in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
13.3 Oz

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0 Vols.
Lc Classification Number
Pe1580.G37 1992
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Copyright Date
1992
Topic
General, Linguistics / Etymology
Lccn
92-026951
Dewey Decimal
428.1
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Genre
Psychology, Language Arts & Disciplines

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This book gives the story behind many sayings and phrases we have used all of our lives. Very interesting information. You won't be able to put it down.
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Why You Say It : The Fascinating Stories Behind over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases by Webb B. Garrison (1992, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

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