Who Said That? the Stories Behind Familiar Expressions

ebook For Readers, Writers, Word Lovers, and Trivia Buffs, Fresh Ink Group Explains Whence Come Those Phrases That Color Everyday Speech

By Joseph S. Ajlouny

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Who Said That? provides an entertaining and authoritative reference for the origins and meanings of our common figures of speech.

  • Who said 100+ famous expressions?
  • Who really said them?
  • What did they actually say?
  • What did they actually mean?
  • Why did they say them that way?
  • Who repeated what was said?

    Surprisingly true, sometimes strange, always fascinating, the stories about whence came these expressions will entertain, educate, and even amaze you.

  • Who Said That? the Stories Behind Familiar Expressions