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Examines the origin of familiar phrases such as "currying favour", and "stealing one's thunder". The book attempts to explain the origin of over 180 phrases. This book brings together all the material included in two previous books, "Why Do We Say That?" and "More 'Why Do We Say That?'".
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Examines the origin of familiar phrases such as "currying favour", and "stealing one's thunder". The book attempts to explain the origin of over 180 phrases. This book brings together all the material included in two previous books, "Why Do We Say That?" and "More 'Why Do We Say That?'".
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Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO60070558: 1990. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 186 pages. Illustré de nombreux dessins en noir et blanc dans le texte. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon. Seller Inventory # RO60070558