Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From!
Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From!
Scott Matthews
Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From!
Scott Matthews
Descripción
Like many people you've probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings!
In "Why do we say that," we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use.
Inside you will discover:
- What the sanitary conditions of 17th century London have to do with it's "raining cats and dogs" today.
- Why taking things "with grain of salt" has to do with an ancient remedy for poison.
- What Southeast Asian warrior traditions have to do with the term "to run amuck."
- Why "to break a leg" became something worth aspiring to in the Elizabethan theatres.
- And many many more
Click the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular English idioms.
Detalles
Formato | Tapa suave |
Número de Páginas | 124 |
Lenguaje | Inglés |
Editorial | Alex Gibbons |
Fecha de Publicación | 2021-09-04 |
Dimensiones | 9.0" x 6.0" x 0.26" pulgadas |
Letra Grande | No |
Con Ilustraciones | No |
Descripción
Like many people you've probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings!
In "Why do we say that," we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use.
Inside you will discover:
- What the sanitary conditions of 17th century London have to do with it's "raining cats and dogs" today.
- Why taking things "with grain of salt" has to do with an ancient remedy for poison.
- What Southeast Asian warrior traditions have to do with the term "to run amuck."
- Why "to break a leg" became something worth aspiring to in the Elizabethan theatres.
- And many many more
Click the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular English idioms.
Detalles
Formato | Tapa dura |
Número de Páginas | 124 |
Lenguaje | Inglés |
Editorial | Alex Gibbons |
Fecha de Publicación | 2021-09-04 |
Dimensiones | 9.0" x 6.0" x 0.31" pulgadas |
Letra Grande | No |
Con Ilustraciones | No |
Garantía & Otros
Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
Peso: | 0.177 kg |
SKU: | 9781922531254 |
Publicado en Unimart.com: | 08/11/23 |
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