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Complete Idiots Guide To Weird Word Origins

Complete Idiots Guide To Weird Word Origins

by MCFEDRIES PAUL

Alpha Books | January 20, 2010 | Hardcover

Get ready to chew the fat.
This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as ?apple-pie order, ? ?chew the fat, ? and ?hat trick.? Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech.
? Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language
? Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases
? Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover
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Get ready to chew the fat.
This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as ?apple-pie order, ? ?chew the fat, ? and ?hat trick.? Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech.
? Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language
? Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases
? Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover

About the Author

Paul McFedries has worked with (yelled at, and kicked) computers since 1975, yet still manages to keep his sanity intact. The author of more than three dozen computer books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide? to Windows 98, The Complete Idiot's Guide? to Windows Me, and The Complete Idiot's Guide? to Windows 2000 Professional, Paul's titles have sold over two million copies worldwide.

Hardcover

256 Pages, 6 x 9 x 0.5 in

January 20, 2010

Alpha Books

English


1592577814
9781592577811

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