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Why Do We Say The Things We Say? 101 Fully Illustrated Explanations of the Things We All Say Every Day

Graham Hodson

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14 November 2023
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Have you ever found yourself baffled by the peculiar phrases we all say? Why, for instance, do we "butter someone up", and what is so perilous about "letting the cat out of the bag"?

 

Dive into this captivating compendium to uncover the delightful, fascinating, and sometimes bewildering origins of the phrases we use daily, all beautifully illustrated with a unique full-color image accompanying EVERY phrase!

 

Unravel everyday sayings, from the mysterious "spill the beans" to the confusing "kick the bucket".

 

Whoever you are, whether you're a trivia buff or just naturally intelligent and curious, this book promises a read that's enlightening, interesting, and entertaining, a world where every phrase has a story steeped in history and culture.

 

Prepare to laugh, to wonder, and to regularly exclaim, "Ah, now I get it!" as you uncover the surprising histories of the words and phrases we all say every day.

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Why Do We Say The Things We Say? 101 Fully Illustrated Explanations of the Things We All Say Every Day

$31.00

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Have you ever found yourself baffled by the peculiar phrases we all say? Why, for instance, do we "butter someone up", and what is so perilous about "letting the cat out of the bag"?

 

Dive into this captivating compendium to uncover the delightful, fascinating, and sometimes bewildering origins of the phrases we use daily, all beautifully illustrated with a unique full-color image accompanying EVERY phrase!

 

Unravel everyday sayings, from the mysterious "spill the beans" to the confusing "kick the bucket".

 

Whoever you are, whether you're a trivia buff or just naturally intelligent and curious, this book promises a read that's enlightening, interesting, and entertaining, a world where every phrase has a story steeped in history and culture.

 

Prepare to laugh, to wonder, and to regularly exclaim, "Ah, now I get it!" as you uncover the surprising histories of the words and phrases we all say every day.

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