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

By Garrison, Webb B.

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ISBN: 1558531289 / Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers, November 1992

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Less a reference than an enjoyable read, this volume traces the origins of some 600 everyday words and phrases and how they have taken on new meanings over time. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Read More
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