I Didn't Know That: From "Ants in the Pants" to "Wet Behind the Ears"--The Unusual Origins of the Things We Say

by Karlen Evins

Book Overview

A fascinating collection of word and phrase origins, I Didn't Know That gives readers the stories behind such catch phrases as dressed to the nines, letting the cat out of the bag, and high on the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416532382
• ISBN13: 9781416532385
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Interesting...

I purchased this as a gift for my sister and she says it was a huge hit christmas day and passed around the whole family. She is always calling my husband to ask...'where did this saying come from', so this was a perfect for her.

I Didn't Know That

The book was just what it said it was. Also, it came quickly, was brand new; not damaged at all. Good experience!

Fun book!

"I didn't Know that" is a fun book - easy to read. It's great for keeping in those places where you occasionally have an opportunity to sit down and relax. It would make a good gift for anybody! It's interesting to see where some of our common expressions and words come from - expressions like talk turkey or letting the cat out of the bag or happy as a clam. This is fun information that can enlighten you and give you interesting tidbits to interject into everyday conversation!

Great gift

What a great gift! I set it out on the living room table and what a conversation starter. I loved it so much, I gave it out as gifts during the Holidays. What a hit!!!

Great Gift Idea

What a great little book and a perfect conversation starter. My friends think I'm so smart because I know where all their sayings come from. I'm giving them as Mother's Day, Father's Day and Graduation presents. Love it!