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Word Nerds Unite! : The Fascinating Stories Behind
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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781400337972
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Nelson Incorporated, Thomas
ISBN-10
1400337976
ISBN-13
9781400337972
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6061956225
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Publication Name
Word Nerds Unite! : the Fascinating Stories Behind 200 Words and Phrases
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Subject
General, Trivia, Word Lists, Linguistics / Etymology
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
3.8 Oz
Item Length
7.1 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
428.1
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Word Nerds Unite! shares fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games., 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! This fun read is great for sharing with and gift-giving to the Word Nerd in your life--even you!, If you're someone who always puts your best foot forward and plays for keeps when it comes to popular word games on your phone, tablet, around the kitchen table, or today's crossword, you'll love this treasury of 200 quirky words and phrases. In Word Nerds Unite! you'll discover why we break the ice when meeting someone new and stay inside when it's raining cats and dogs. This delightful book for every word lover offers: The stories behind 200 colorful sayings, Surprising word etymologies and author insights in every chapter, Fascinating facts about how our favorite expressions evolved over time Words remain a powerful tool for expressing ourselves and connecting with others, and the stories they tell are an important part of our shared human experience. You'll love learning the origins of our most common and curious expressions in this rollicking history of everyday language.
LC Classification Number
PE1449
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