Say What?: The Origins of Everyday Idioms and Phrases
Explore the Fascinating Histories and Fun Facts Behind the Words We Use: Why Do We Say That?
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Uncover the Surprising Stories Behind the Words We Use Every Day!
Ever wondered why we "let the cat out of the bag" or "kick the bucket"? Dive into the fascinating world of linguistics with "Say What? The Origins of Everyday Idioms and Phrases"–your ultimate guide to understanding the quirky expressions that pepper our language!
From ancient proverbs to modern slang, this book takes you on an exhilarating journey through the history of our most beloved idioms and phrases. Discover how our language has evolved, shaped by culture, history, and human imagination.
Inside you will discover:
- How being "a fly on the wall" connects to the world of espionage and eavesdropping.
- Why "beating around the bush" has roots in medieval hunting practices
- How "breaking the ice" relates to ancient maritime traditions
- Why "buttering someone up" isn't as delicious as it sounds
- How "being caught red-handed" links to an old Scottish law
- What poultry has to do with "chickening out" of a situation
* And many, many more!
Whether you're a language enthusiast, a curious person, or someone looking to spice up their vocabulary, "Say What?" offers something for everyone. This book isn't just a word origins dictionary–it's a celebration of the vivid, imaginative ways we express ourselves.
Embark on this captivating exploration of idiomatic expressions and discover the stories hidden in the words we use every day. Get ready to say "Aha!" as you uncover the delightful histories behind our everyday language.
Click the Buy Now button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular sayings and become the most interesting conversationalist in any room!
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This is a comprehensive guide to learning about a wonderful technique called mind maps. Mind maps are an amazing organizational and creativity tool that can improve memory, concentration, communication, organization, creativity, and time management.
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make sure to practice
- By Meryem on 04-24-17
By: Kam Knight
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There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
- A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)
- By: Linda Åkeson McGurk
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.
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Great concept, interesting writing.
- By Kate on 11-03-17
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No Calculator? No Problem!
- Mastering Mental Math
- By: Art Benjamin, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Art Benjamin
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Original Recording
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No Calculator? No Problem! Mastering Mental Math , award-winning professor of mathematics and celebrated “mathemagician” Arthur T. Benjamin delivers 10 fun-filled lessons on how to do math in your head with confidence, accuracy, and speed - sometimes faster than a calculator. By the end of Professor Benjamin’s lessons, you’ll be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers faster than ever before. And with your newfound skills, you’ll soon find yourself amazing other people and, perhaps more important, yourself.
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Excellent but need PDF
- By Majeed on 10-15-19
By: Art Benjamin, and others
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Complete Spanish Step-by-Step
- By: Barbara Bregstein
- Narrated by: Rachel Story
- Length: 59 hrs
- Unabridged
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Complete Spanish Step-by-Step is a top-selling Spanish book on all of Amazon! With more than 1,000 four- and five-star reviews, the reviews speak for themselves. Now, it’s your turn to learn Spanish with us! This audio course is designed to help you learn Spanish as quickly and as thoroughly as possible.
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- By Anthony B. on 01-01-22
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The Five Elements of Effective Thinking
- By: Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking presents practical, lively, and inspiring ways for you to become more successful through better thinking. The idea is simple: You can learn how to think far better by adopting specific strategies. Brilliant people aren't a special breed--they just use their minds differently.
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Thinking about Thinking
- By Cynthia on 05-20-14
By: Edward B. Burger, and others
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Survival Theory
- A Preparedness Guide
- By: Jonathan Hollerman
- Narrated by: Jim Pelletier
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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This preparedness guide will help you develop a plan to escape the deadly rioting and looting, showing you where you can take your family to keep them safe, even if you can't afford a fully-stocked survival retreat. Jonathan Hollerman's in-depth expertise and recommendations will cover many topics including bug-out bags, SHTF Weapons, tactical gear, survival tools, knives, long-term food storage, livestock, bug-out locations, survival retreat recommendations, and much more.
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Literally a half decent book.
- By LA on 09-29-16
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Easy Spanish Step-by-Step
- By: Barbara Bregstein
- Narrated by: Rachel Story
- Length: 37 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Easy Spanish Step-by-Step is designed in such a way that each section builds upon the last to help your brain progressively create lasting and meaningful connections to each new word and grammar concept. Simply by listening and speaking out loud with us, you will naturally progress, step-by-step, toward Spanish communication and fluency.
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Best so far . . .
- By Medusa in Akron on 07-20-21
What listeners say about Say What?: The Origins of Everyday Idioms and Phrases
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- Rachel B
- 01-23-25
Fun Listen!
I listened to this audiobook out of curiosity and glad I did! It was fun to learn the history behind phrases you hear all your life. Some examples are "back to the drawing board", "barking up the wrong tree", "caught red handed", "knock on wood", you get the idea. I can see listening to this on a long car ride to keep everyone entertained.
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- Joseph Mendoza
- 01-28-25
Words that has Idioms and Phrases
I never pay attention to how our language has evolved and shaped our culture, history, and our human imagination. I bought this book because I was curious to learn vocabulary that may sound like “Why Do We Say That?” it has a meaning, and if we read a book story, it has hidden words we use daily. The audiobook throws examples of idiomatic expression. The narrator fits the story, and I intend to listen to this audiobook again to understand better and learn more. It's a fun book for both kids and parents.
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- Butterflywings09
- 11-04-24
Fun Facts!
I had so much fun listening to this audiobook! It dives into the quirky histories behind the phrases we use every day, and it’s packed with interesting tidbits that make you think, “Oh, that’s where that comes from!” I found myself sharing what I learned with friends and family, which made for some great conversations. It’s perfect for anyone who loves trivia or just enjoys learning something new in a casual, entertaining way. Definitely recommend!
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- Rhonda C
- 11-06-24
Totally Fun Facts
My family loves trivia so I wanted to give book a go. My kids and I listened to this audiobook while out and about running errands and then kept listening because it was so fun! The histories behind some of the phrases were so funny. Things we say every day, that make you think, “Oh, that’s where that comes from!” Fun tidbits are throughout the book. This would be fun as a gift or perfect for a road trip. I found myself sharing these fun facts with friends and family, just to see who else new these things. Which made for some great conversations. Really enjoyed this book.
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- InsightfulReader
- 11-04-24
Fun Dive into Everyday Language
This audiobook is a delightful journey through the quirky history of common phrases we use without a second thought. Each idiom has its own backstory, and I found myself surprised (and laughing) at where some of them come from! It’s engaging and well-narrated, making it easy to learn while being entertained. If you're a language lover or just curious about the words we say, this is a must-listen.
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- Alisha Kapani
- 01-21-25
Entertaining read!
This book is a delightful deep dive into the quirky stories behind the idioms we use every day. It’s packed with fascinating historical tidbits and cultural insights that will make you see language in a whole new way. Perfect for language lovers and anyone who enjoys learning fun, unexpected facts!
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- Jimmy Domingo
- 11-09-24
a real treat!
It takes you on a fun journey through the history of common sayings and phrases that we use every day without even thinking twice about where they came from. The author does a fantastic job of making the explanations both informative and entertaining. Some of the stories behind the expressions are absolutely wild and made me look at everyday language in a whole new way! It’s clear that the author has a deep love for language and enjoys sharing these quirky, often forgotten tidbits with listeners. Highly recommend it to anyone curious about where our weird sayings come from!
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- Mike M
- 01-21-25
Super Fun and Interesting!
Ever wondered why we "spill the beans" or "let the cat out of the bag"? This book has become my go-to for unraveling the quirky backstories of the phrases we use without a second thought. It’s a fascinating journey through language that makes you chuckle and marvel at the origins of everyday idioms. Each explanation is a mini history lesson, making it a hit at dinner parties and a fun read during my commute. It’s not just informative—it’s a conversation starter and a real treat for anyone who loves to geek out over words and their hidden histories.
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