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I Didn't Know That: From "Ants in the Pants" to "Wet Behind the Ears"--the Unusual Origins of the Things We Say | 
 enlarge | Author: Karlen Evins
Publisher: Scribner
Category: Book
List Price: $11.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 78658
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 1416532382
Dewey Decimal Number: 423.1
EAN: 9781416532385
ASIN: 1416532382
Publication Date: May 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New - may have a small remainder mark on the edge.
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Product Description
Every common expression has a history, and it's often not what one would expect. I Didn't Know That offers a lighthearted yet enlightening look at the unusual origins of hundreds of words and sayings that pepper our language. From "ants in the pants" (a questionable old English home remedy) to the "whole nine yards" (which has nothing to do with lengths of fabric), here are the surprising and often amusing stories behind the phrases we use every day.Karlen Evins fills in the background of these words and phrases and many more in fun, fascinating stories. If you've ever caught yourself wondering just how we came to say such curious things as "dressed to the nines" and "nincompoop," this clever little book will have you smiling and saying, "I Didn't Know That!"
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 Dressed to the Nines February 18, 2008
I thought this was a worthy companion to some of my other books on pop culture and aphorisms. It is a little short but contains a lot of well known and popular catchphrases. This book will give you plenty of "a-ha" moments. Well researched and clearly written. Buy this book. You won't be disappointed.
Great gift January 9, 2008
What a great gift! I set it out on the living room table and what a conversation starter. I loved it so much, I gave it out as gifts during the Holidays.
What a hit!!!
I like Karlen Evins June 8, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book as gift for my wife on Mother's Day, and my wife is enjoying the book. I am from Nashville and have listened to Karlen on the radio here in Nashville, and she is a very talented "media" personality and I knew her book would be a HIT with my wife. It is a very entertaining read.
Great Gift Idea May 10, 2007
What a great little book and a perfect conversation starter. My friends think I'm so smart because I know where all their sayings come from. I'm giving them as Mother's Day, Father's Day and Graduation presents. Love it!
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