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Why Do We Say That (For Kids)

The History and Origin of 101 Idioms, Expressions, and Sayings

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Why Do We Say That (For Kids)

By: Jackie Bolen
Narrated by: Olivier Charlas
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Why do we use, “A dime a dozen” to describe something common?

What about, “A needle in a haystack” to describe something difficult to find?

Why does, “Spill the beans” refer to telling a secret?

You’ve probably used dozens of these idioms and phrases without ever giving them a second thought. Have you ever thought about where they come from? Find out all the origins and meanings of dozens of popular American English expressions and phrases.

Download Why Do We Say That (for Kids) if you want to:

  • Have some fun with words.
  • Find out why “Hold your horses” means to wait.
  • Expand your child’s vocabulary.
  • Have an interesting family-time listening to this audiobook.
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