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Title: Common Phrases Condition: New Subtitle: And Where They Come From Author: John Mordock, Myron Korach Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 1599213079 EAN: 9781599213071 ISBN: 9781599213071 Edition: Second Edition Publisher: The Lyons Press Genre: Language & Reference Release Date: 17/07/2008 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. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 229mm Item Length: 152mm Item Width: 14mm Item Weight: 18g Type: Textbook Release Year: 2008
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