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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Für Beruf und Forschung
Für höhere Schule und Studium
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978-0-241-88319-8 (9780241883198)
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Paul McFredies has been working with computers for over 30 years. He is the author of more than 75 computer books, that have sold over 4 million copies. He is also the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Using Your Computer - For Seniors and The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Google Chrome and Chrome OS.
