clich?s

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clich?s

My grandma likes to say

  • Brennan-Nelson, Denise
2007
Introduces proverbs, clich?s, and idioms in rhyme and illustrates them as a young child's literal interpretation, providing information about each expression's origin and original meaning.

I didn't know that

from "ants in the pants" to "wet behind the ears"--the unusual origins of the things we say
  • Evins, Karlen
2007
Explains the origins of hundreds of words and expressions, such as "Dressed to the nines," "Kick the bucket," and "Freeloader.".

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