Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From! Paperback – September 1, 2021
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Description
Why do you “call shotgun” when you want the front passenger seat? What does “letting the cat out of the bag” have to do with divulging secrets? Why do you ask people to “cut to the chase”? Why do you hear all those juicy rumors “through the grapevine”? Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That, we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use. Inside you will discover : ✔️ What the sanitary conditions of 17th century London have to do with “its raining cats and dogs” today. ✔️ What taking things “with a grain of salt” has to do with an ancient remedy for poison. ✔️ What Southeast Asian warrior traditions have to do with the term “to run amuck.” ✔️ Why “to break a leg” became something worth aspiring to in the Elizabethan theaters. And many, many more! Whether you're a native English speaker looking to expand your vocabulary, an ESL student or language learner wanting to speak English more naturally and confidently, or a trivia lover fascinated by word origins and quirky English expressions — this idiom book is packed with fun facts, fascinating backstories, and memorable phrases. You'll laugh, learn, and never hear common English idioms the same way again. Click the Buy Now button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular English idioms. Read more
Details
Book Information
- Publisher
- Picasso's Publishing
- Publication date
- September 1, 2021
- Language
- English
- Print length
- 120 pages
- ISBN-10
- 1922531251
- ISBN-13
- 978-1922531254
Physical Specifications
- Item Weight
- 6.2 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6 x 0.28 x 9 inches
Series
- Part of series
- Why do we say that?
Frequently asked questions
- How many idioms are covered in this book?
- The book covers 101 idioms, phrases, sayings, and facts, as stated in the description.
- What is the print length and publication date?
- The print length is 120 pages and the publication date is September 1, 2021.
- What is the price of this book?
- The price is $9.69 as listed in the product context.
Customer reviews
proverbes et dictons de la culture anglo-saxonne
Ce petit livre est tout en anglais. Il vous permettra de vous perfectionner en anglais tout en vous amusant et en apprenant de nouveaux mots. Il faut un niveau intermédiaire pour pouvoir se faire plaisir à découvrir les mystères de la culture anglo-saxonne. C'est toujours fascinant d'apprendre d'où viennent les idiomes, les proverbes et dictons qu'on utilise dans la vie quotidienne. Chaque culture a sa propre façon de voir les choses, percevoir et comprendre le monde. Dans ce petit livre, vous trouverez une collection de 101 idiomes, proverbes et dictons de la culture anglo-saxonne accompagnés d'une explication pour comprendre d'où viennent ces façons de parler. Bonne lecture!
Ce petit livre est tout en anglais. Il vous permettra de vous perfectionner en anglais tout en vous amusant et en apprenant de nouveaux mots. Il faut un niveau intermédiaire pour pouvoir se faire plaisir à découvrir les mystères de la culture anglo-saxonne. C'est toujours fascinant d'apprendre d'où viennent les idiomes, les proverbes et dictons qu'on utilise dans la vie quotidienne. Chaque culture a sa propre façon de voir les choses, percevoir et comprendre le monde. Dans ce petit livre, vous trouverez une collection de 101 idiomes, proverbes et dictons de la culture anglo-saxonne accompagnés d'une explication pour comprendre d'où viennent ces façons de parler. Bonne lecture!
Interesting
I bought this Why Do We Say That book as a stocking stuffer Christmas gift. It appeared to be very interesting and was well received. It is fun to learn the origins of our common phrases.
I bought this Why Do We Say That book as a stocking stuffer Christmas gift. It appeared to be very interesting and was well received. It is fun to learn the origins of our common phrases.
A fun and informative read.
A very entertaining and informative read. I might have been a little skeptical or dubious about some of the sayings, but I didn't find anything I knew to be wrong
A very entertaining and informative read. I might have been a little skeptical or dubious about some of the sayings, but I didn't find anything I knew to be wrong
Great book & gift
My husband alway asks where little sayings come from & now he knows. He loves this book
My husband alway asks where little sayings come from & now he knows. He loves this book
