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Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases

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Author Webb Garrison

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Publisher Thomas Nelson

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The Fascinating stories behind over 600 everyday words and phrases such as... Shindig - A veteran square dance caller will tell you that bruised shins result from the swigging feet of beginning dancers. A dance that leaves telltale marks on the lower legs of participants is a shindig. Alibi - The word is taken straight from Latin and means "elsewhere." The perfect "alibi" is to prove one was "elsewhere" when the deed was done. And many more...

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Webb Garrison

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Release Date: 1992-11-01
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781558531284

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Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases

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