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Everyday phrases: Their origins and meanings

hardcover – January 1, 1983
by Neil Ewart
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ISBN-13: 0783324809275 ISBN-10: 0713713542
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 1, 1983
Weight
0.7 lbs
Dimensions
1.90×14.00×22.20 cm

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Everyday phrases: Their origins and meanings by Neil Ewart. hardcover edition. ISBN: 0783324809275.

Explains the origins and meanings of 400 phrases commonly heard throughout the English-speaking world, introducing stories to explore the use of expressions such as "to eat humble pie" some of which originated as many as 2000 years ago. Explains the origins and meanings of 400 phrases commonly heard throughout the English-speaking world, introducing stories to explore the use of expressions such as "to eat humble pie" some of which originated as many as 2000 years ago.