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Say What? The Weird and Wonderful World of American Phrases

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Say What? The Weird and Wonderful World of American Phrases

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Say What? The Weird and Wonderful World of American Phrases in Franklin, TN

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In Don Wood's captivating examination of proverbs that have confused, entertained, and educated us for decades, you will uncover American idioms' unusual attraction and rich legacy. Throughout the book "Say What? The Weird and Wonderful World of American Phrases", Don explores the definitions, origins, and anecdotes of phrases such as "Don't piss in my boot and tell me it's raining" and "Busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest" in his book The Weird and Wonderful World of American Phrases. He depicts the cultural origins that give these statements eternal quality with wit and fun. This book provides a lovely look at how language unites us through humor, inventiveness, and shared experiences, from folk idioms to well-known witticisms. This book provides something for everyone, whether your goal is to learn more about the past, improve your speech, or just laugh out loud.
In Don Wood's captivating examination of proverbs that have confused, entertained, and educated us for decades, you will uncover American idioms' unusual attraction and rich legacy. Throughout the book "Say What? The Weird and Wonderful World of American Phrases", Don explores the definitions, origins, and anecdotes of phrases such as "Don't piss in my boot and tell me it's raining" and "Busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest" in his book The Weird and Wonderful World of American Phrases. He depicts the cultural origins that give these statements eternal quality with wit and fun. This book provides a lovely look at how language unites us through humor, inventiveness, and shared experiences, from folk idioms to well-known witticisms. This book provides something for everyone, whether your goal is to learn more about the past, improve your speech, or just laugh out loud.

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