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Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Colloquial Expressions & Where They Come From! Audiobook, by Scott Matthews Play Audiobook Sample

Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Colloquial Expressions & Where They Come From! Audiobook

Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Colloquial Expressions & Where They Come From! Audiobook, by Scott Matthews Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Daniel Jones Publisher: Independently Published Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2024 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9798347309917

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

20:58 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

16 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

12:24 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

13

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Publisher Description

Have you ever wondered about the origins of popular English idioms? From "crying over spilled milk" to going on a "wild goose chase," these phrases have fascinating backstories that will "whet your appetite" for more.

In Why Do We Say That, we've rounded up 101 of the most commonly used idioms and "hit the nail on the head" by providing the historical context behind each one. Don't be a "deer in the headlights" when someone asks you the meaning of "straw man" or "up a creek without a paddle." This book has got you covered.

Whether you're a "dark horse" when it comes to trivia or just looking to impress your friends with your knowledge of idioms, this book is for you. Don't be a "cheapskate" and miss out on the opportunity to learn the fascinating stories behind these expressions. And don't "cry wolf" when we tell you that this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the English language.

So, "break a leg" and come inside now to start your journey of discovery!

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About Scott Matthews

Scott Matthews is a geologist, world traveller and author of the Amazing World Facts series. He was born in Brooklyn New York by immigrant parents from the Ukraine but grew up in North Carolina. Scott studied at Duke University where he graduated with a degree in Geology and History. His studies allowed him to travel the globe where he saw and learned amazing trivial knowledge with his many encounters. With the vast amount of interesting information he accumulated he created his best selling books about random, interesting, fun, and crazy facts.