Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases Subsequent Edition | Rent 9781558531475

by Garrison, Webb B.

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ISBN-13: 9781558531475
ISBN: 1558531475
Edition: Subsequent
Publisher: Nelson Incorporated, Thomas

AUTHOR

Garrison, Webb B.

SUMMARY

The Fascinating stories behind over 600 everyday words and phrases such as... Shindig - A veteran square dance caller will tell you that bruised shins result from the swigging feet of beginning dancers. A dance that leaves telltale marks on the lower legs of participants is a "shindig," Alibi - The word is taken straight from Latin and means "elsewhere." The perfect "alibi" is to prove one was "elsewhere" when the deed was done. And many more...Garrison, Webb B. is the author of 'Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases' with ISBN 9781558531475 and ISBN 1558531475.

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