Common Phrases And Where They Come From

Name: Common Phrases And Where They Come From
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ISBN: 9781599213071

ISBN-10: 1599213079

ISBN-13: 9781599213071

Edition: 2nd

Authors: Myron Korach, John Mordock

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COMMON PHRASES: And Where They Come From, Second Editionnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; (Lyons) Myron Korach and John Mordock nbsp; A new package for the reference best seller In the tradition ofEats Shoots and LeavesandAnguished 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.nbsp; With nearly 35,000 sold, this classic begins a new life with a fresh package and a new audience for entertaining…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 7/17/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 200
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.56" tall
Weight: 0.044
Language: English



Preface


Hammer Out



Big Daddies



Scrapes



Toothbrush Day



Cardinal Sins



Rigmarole



Handles



Grub



Spring Chicken



Top Banana



Kindred Spirits



To Make a Point


Index