Jackie Bolen

Why Do We Say That (For Adults): The History and Origin of 101 Idioms, Expressions, and Sayings (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Why do we use, "A dime a dozen" to describe something common? What about, "A needle in a haystack" to describe something difficult to find? Why does, "Spill the beans" refer to telling a secret?

You've probably used dozens of these idioms and phrases without ever giving them a second thought. Have you ever thought about where they come from? Find out all the origins and meanings of more than a hundred popular American English expressions and phrases.

Pick up a copy of "Why do We Say That for Adults" by Jackie Bolen if you want to . . .

• Have some fun with words.
• Find out why "Hold your horses" means to wait.
• Give a nice birthday gift or stocking stuffer to someone who loves reading.
• Expand your vocabulary.
• Have something interesting to read.
• Ace your next trivia night!

Click the BUY NOW button to have some fun with word origins! Unravel the mysteries of 101 popular American English idioms.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jackie Bolen
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798215767900
• Artikelnr.: 67317989