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by Webb B. Garrison

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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 a "shindig."

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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  • Title Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases
  • Author Webb B. Garrison
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Later Printing
  • Pages 356
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Rutledge Hill Press, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1992-11
  • ISBN 9781558531284 / 1558531289
  • Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.58 x 5.46 x 0.89 in (21.79 x 13.87 x 2.26 cm)
  • Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
  • Library of Congress subjects English language - Etymology - Dictionaries
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 92026951
  • Dewey Decimal Code 422.03
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