Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases: Written by Webb B. Garrison, 1992 Edition, Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers [Paperback]
Webb B. Garrison
EAN: | 8601417335697 |
Publisher: | Thomas Nelson Publishers |
Published: | 16 November, 1992 |
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Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases: Written by Webb B. Garrison, 1992 Edition, Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers [Paperback]
Webb B. Garrison
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...
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