<b>Learn the origins of popular phrases in the English language through this exciting book of games perfect for language lovers.</b><BR>Do you know the connection between the expression A HARROWING EXPERIENCE and agriculture, between BY AND LARGE and sailing, between GET YOUR GOAT and horses, or bet
Puns, Puzzles, and Word Play: Fun and Games for Language Lovers
β Scribed by Jim Bernhard
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 256
- Category
- Library
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