As I stated before, the nineteen chapters in the book cover a wide range of topics. I enjoyed reading some of the chapters, but seemed to plod on. A version of this book was originally published in The author explains in the introduction that in putting together this book he included words and phrases not even in use in However, I still found some of the material dated and obsolete.
Does anyone still use the phrase "screaming meemies" to describe nervous or anxious behavior? First of all. I always thought the phrase was "screaming meanies" and referred to a group of loud and rambunctious youngsters.
While this isn't a book that I will probably read again, it is a book that can be picked up and read in short bits. It gives an interesting look at why we use some of the phrases we use and the information just might come in handy for games like Trivial Pursuit or Jeopardy Mar 11, logankstewart rated it it was ok Shelves: nonfic , from-publishers , own , read. Why You Say It looked interesting to me because of my passing interest in etymology.
The book, written by Webb Garrison, examines the history behind common words and phrases that the average English speaking person encounters nearly every day. I'm not sure really how to rate this book. At times it was interesting; however, more often than not, I was eager to skip ahead. Each word or phrase reads like a Wikipedia article: brief, hitting the important things, and slightly wordy.
Some words and phras Why You Say It looked interesting to me because of my passing interest in etymology. Some words and phrases were very interesting, having truly fascinating history.
Others were logical. Many were surprising. Garrison aims well, but never really hits the mark. Some words I wanted to know more about, and others seemed to be too full of boring history. I realize that Garrison has no impact on the etymology of words, but I feel like this book could have easily been shorter. Overall, Why You Say It was an interesting enough read, but it leaves no lasting impression on me.
I could spout out a few new nuggets of wisdom, but nothing lasting. But, if you have more than a passing interest in word origins, I recommend the book for you. This book was provided to me for for free by BookSneeze.
May 08, Kelly Hager rated it it was ok. This book explains why certain words and phrases are used the way they are. I was very excited to get it because I love knowing things like that. It's a little disappointing because I felt like some of the words here aren't really in the common vernacular anymore who says "high muckety-muck", for example but it's still a very good resource.
And it's full of little tidbits that I can annoy people with. For instance, did you know Charles M. Schulz was the guy who first used security blanket? And is This book explains why certain words and phrases are used the way they are. And isn't that perfect, given that Linus is the perfect example of someone who has one? Jun 07, Laura rated it liked it Shelves: nonfiction. I am a word geek. The stories behind how phrases came into play and how certain wordings became a part of daily usage fascinate me.
The alternate cover for this book with ducks in a row also called out to me. This is a book to muse through and smile at and appreciate over time. Apr 23, Barbara Lovejoy rated it really liked it. This cover doesn't like the cover of the book I just read but it's the same title and the same author.
This was a fun book to read. I use so many of the words and phrases every day but never stop to think where they came from. Jun 25, Susabelle Kelmer marked it as to-read. Another of those great reads when you only have a few minutes. Pump up your brain and learn why you say what you say, the stories behind over everyday words and phrases. I think I'll start with "Plug Away. Jan 06, Jennifer Daniel rated it liked it Shelves: non-fiction.
A fun read for any language fanatic. I always feel like a real smarty pants when I know the hidden meaning behind things. Thinking this was a gift. Mar 01, Helen rated it liked it Shelves: words. This is a good book if you are interested in learning how we came up with some of our commonplace words and phrases. May 04, Danny Theurer rated it it was amazing Shelves: Detective World, Inc. Farrell Publishing Corp, for apple-pie order etiquette, mil liner, mind your ps and qs, mug, and pin money from The Woman.
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