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Word Nerds Unite!: The Fascinating Stories Behind 200 Words and Phrases
Written by Webb Garrison
Narrated by Stu Gray
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About this audiobook
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
- raining cats and dogs
- break the ice
- bull's eye
- and many more!
Word Nerds Unite! is perfect for word lovers, Wordle enthusiasts, homeschoolers, and anyone curious about the illuminating history of 200 words that pepper our everyday dialogue and how they gained contemporary use. Organized by subject, each chapter begins with a quote, an introductory paragraph, and a list of what you'll discover!
LanguageEnglish
PublisherThomas Nelson
Release dateOct 10, 2023
ISBN9781400337996
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Nov 15, 2016
I learned so much from this. Word histories fascinate me. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Sep 7, 2013
A very long glossary of 600 mostly out-dated words and phrases. It is appropriate that the cover is decorated with gay (happy, not homosexual) nineties (1890s not 1990s) silhouettes. Some of these (moron, shindig, bootlick, bulldozer, fly off the handle) have somewhat interesting origins. Some (boner, flash in the pan, lay an egg) are certainly obsolete. Perhaps this is a good compliment to something like the Urban Dictionary.