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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins - Complete Idiot's Guide to
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Get ready to chew the fat. — This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as ?apple-pie order,? ?chew the fat,? and ?hat trick.? Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a j... more »
Author:
Get ready to chew the fat. — This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as ?apple-pie order,? ?chew the fat,? and ?hat trick.? Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a j... more »
ISBN-13: 9781592577811
ISBN-10: 1592577814
Publication Date: 8/5/2008
Pages: 336
Rating: ?
ISBN-10: 1592577814
Publication Date: 8/5/2008
Pages: 336
Rating: ?
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Genres:
- Reference >> Words, Language & Grammar >> Etymology
- Reference >> Words, Language & Grammar >> Vocabulary
- Reference >> General
