Let's Talk Turkey: The Stories Behind America's Favorite Expressions
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Ever wonder what going on the wagon has to do with drinking? Why does extreme behavior take the cake? And did Americans' pocket change ever really include wooden nickels? Many of our most intriguing expressions grew out of once-familiar bits of American culture, the roots of which are now obscure. Respected linguist Rosemarie Ostler demystifies over 150 of these colorful homegrown figures of speech. She traces each saying from its first known appearance...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1591026253
ISBN13:9781591026259
Release Date:June 2008
Publisher:Prometheus Books
Length:252 Pages
Weight:0.77 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 8.9"
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