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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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