Common Phrases, 2nd

And Where They Come From

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Word Lists
Cover of the book Common Phrases, 2nd by Myron Korach, John Mordock, Lyons Press
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Author: Myron Korach, John Mordock ISBN: 9781493010134
Publisher: Lyons Press Publication: July 17, 2008
Imprint: Lyons Press Language: English
Author: Myron Korach, John Mordock
ISBN: 9781493010134
Publisher: Lyons Press
Publication: July 17, 2008
Imprint: Lyons Press
Language: English

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.

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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.

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