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1) Why do we say that?: 101 idioms, phrases, sayings & facts! A brief history on where they come from!
Author
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Collects 101 popular idioms and sayings and explains their origins and how their usage has changed over time.
Author
Publisher
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.
Author
Publisher
Chambers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
With an emphasis on understanding where the foulest words in the English language came from--and the disgusting and hilarious histories behind them--this book demonstrates the true filth of our everyday words. But this book is more than just a list of vulgar words and salacious slang. It's a thoughtful analysis of why we deem words as being inappropriate as well as revealing 'good words' that have surprisingly naughty origins.
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