Why You Say It: The Fascinating Stories Behind Over 600 Everyday Words and Phrases

The Fascinating stories behind over 600 everyday words and phrases such as...

Shindig — A veteran square dance caller will tell you that bruised shins result from the swigging feet of beginning dancers. A dance that leaves telltale marks on the lower legs of participants is a shindig.

Alibi — The word is taken straight from Latin and means "elsewhere." The perfect "alibi" is to prove one was "elsewhere" when the deed was done.

And many more...

• Author
• Webb Garrison

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 372

• Publisher
• Thomas Nelson Publishers

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781558531284

• Genres
• language, reference, linguistics, history, humor, trivia

• Release date
• 1992