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Why You Say it : The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases

Why You Say it : The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases

Author: Webb Garrison
Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press,U.S.
Publication Date: 01 Nov 1992
ISBN-13: 9781558531284
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The Fascinating stories behind over 600 everyday words and phrases such as...
Shindig - A veteran square dance caller will tell you that bruised shins result from the swigging feet of beginning dancers. A dance that leaves telltale marks on the lower legs of participants is ashindig.

Alibi - The word is taken straight from Latin and means "elsewhere." The perfect "alibi" is to prove one was "elsewhere" when the deed was done.
And many more...






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