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


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By: Webb Garrison

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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.

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Paperback: 368 pages

Publisher: Thomas Nelson (1992-11-01)

Dimensions (H L W): 110 x 840 x 550

ISBN: 1558531289

EAN: 9781558531284