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Why Do We Say It? by Barnes & Noble Books

The historical and linguistic origins on many common sayings.

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BLTSbraille | 5 other reviews | Sep 30, 2021 |

Why Do We Say It?: The Stories Behind the Words,… by Editors of Chartwell Books

They seem to sometimes just guess or make things up.

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johnclaydon | 5 other reviews | Mar 5, 2020 |

Why Do We Say It? by Castle Books

A gift, with the fuller description being "the stories behind the words, expressions and cliches we use." Found it to be interesting, but not something one would read cover to cover. Is arranged alphabetically should one wish to look up a certain phrase.

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skraft001 | 5 other reviews | Jan 2, 2017 |

Why Do We Say It?: The Stories Behind the Words,… by Castle Books

A fun book, keep it handy.

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4bonasa | 5 other reviews | Jun 22, 2011 |

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