Common Phrases and Where They Come from by John Mordock

Common Phrases and Where They Come from by John Mordock

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Ever wondered where the phrase raining cats and dogs came from? Learn the stories behind such phrases as - a la carte, coast is clear, in hot water, run amok, flash in the pan, dog days of summer, fly off the handle, pull strings, face the music, and cock-and-bull story.

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Common Phrases and Where They Come from by John Mordock

Ever wondered where the phrase raining cats and dogs came from? Learn the stories behind such phrases as - a la carte, coast is clear, in hot water, run amok, flash in the pan, dog days of summer, fly off the handle, pull strings, face the music, and cock-and-bull story.
John Mordock, a psychologist by training, has published six books and numerous magazine articles. Myron Korach received a law degree from Case Western Reserve in 1929. While attending law school, he taught immigrants to read and write.
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ISBN 13 9781585746828
ISBN 10 1585746827
Title Common Phrases and Where They Come from
Author John Mordock
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Year published 2002-09-01
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.