| Common Phrases: And Where They Come From Contributor(s): Korach, Myron (Author), Mordock, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1599213079 ISBN-13: 9781599213071 Publisher: Lyons Press OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: In the tradition of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Anguished 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. With nearly 35,000 copies sold, this classic begins a new life with a fresh package and a new audience for entertaining reference books. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Word Lists - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology |
| Dewey: 422 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.24" W x 8.96" (0.69 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the tradition of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Anguished 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. With nearly 35,000 copies sold, this classic begins a new life with a fresh package and a new audience for entertaining reference books. |