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Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Colloquial Expressions & Where They Come From!

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Have you ever wondered about the origins of popular English idioms? From "crying over spilled milk" to going on a "wild goose chase," these phrases have fascinating backstories that will "whet your appetite" for more. In "Why Do We Say That," we've rounded up 101 of the most commonly used idioms and "hit the nail on the head" by providing the historical context behind each one. Don't be a "deer in the headlights" when someone asks you the meaning of "straw man" or "up a creek without a paddle." This book has got you ...

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