Word Nerds Unite! (e-bog) af Garrison, Webb
Garrison, Webb (forfatter)

Word Nerds Unite! e-bog

90,41 DKK (inkl. moms 113,01 DKK)
Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does &quote;putting your best foot forward&quote; 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 o...
E-bog 90,41 DKK
Forfattere Garrison, Webb (forfatter)
Forlag Thomas Nelson
Udgivet 10 oktober 2023
Længde 160 sider
Genrer Language: reference and general
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781400337989
Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "e;putting your best foot forward"e; 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 termsBackstory for these colorful sayings still used todayHow some of our favorite expressions have evolved through the yearsYou'll discover such fascinating word and phrase origins for:handwriting on the wallplay for keepsraining cats and dogsbreak the icebull's eyeand 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!