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Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does putting your best foot forward mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

You''ve probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you''ll be surprised and interested to discover the fascinating and sometimes curious origins to these fun sayings!

In Word Nerds Unite! you''ll find:

  • 200 quirky, interesting words, phrases, and colloquial terms
  • Backstory for these colorful sayings still used today
  • How some of our favorite expressions have evolved through the years

You''ll discover such fascinating word and phrase origins for:

  • handwriting on the wall
  • play for keeps

Word Nerds Unite

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      Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers
      Published 23 November 2023
      ISBN-13 9781400337972
      978-1400337972
      ISBN-10 1400337976
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      Dictionaries, Reference & Language Historical and comparative linguistics Language: reference and general Reference works

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does putting your best foot forward mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

      You''ve probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you''ll be surprised and interested to discover the fascinating and sometimes curious origins to these fun sayings!

      In Word Nerds Unite! you''ll find:

      • 200 quirky, interesting words, phrases, and colloquial terms
      • Backstory for these colorful sayings still used today
      • How some of our favorite expressions have evolved through the years

      You''ll discover such fascinating word and phrase origins for:

      • handwriting on the wall
      • play for keeps

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