Why Do We Say That? - 404 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! An English Idiom Dictionary To Become A Native Speaker By Learning Colloquial Expressions,

by Scott Matthews

Curious about the fascinating origins and historical context behind certain common expressions, such as "up in the air" or "brain drain"? Ever wondered why people say "once bitten, twice shy" and how a past negative experience influences future caution? Do you know the dark origins of the phrase "sleep with the fishes" and how it became synonymous with a sinister fate?

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1922531928
• ISBN13: 9781922531926
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Alex Gibbons
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"