The bizarre origins of kangaroo court and other idioms
(2012)
By:
Ringstad, Arnold
Nonfiction
eBook
Series:
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PUBLISHED
[United States] : The Child's World, Inc., 2012
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DESCRIPTION
1 online resource
ISBN/ISSN
9781503802940 (electronic bk.) MWT12165228, 1503802949 (electronic bk.) 12165228
LANGUAGE
English
SERIES
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Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence. Is it raining cats and dogs today? Have you ever chewed the fat or pushed the envelope? You use idioms all the time, but have you ever wondered where they come from or what they mean? In this series, learn the meanings and origins of these and many other shocking, bizarre, compelling, intriguing, and unbelievable phrases. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents and an introduction to the author and illustrator
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