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Have you ever wondered why we talkabout 'buttering someone up' or wherethe phrase 'it's raining cats and dogs'actually comes from? What does it meanto 'comb the giraffe' in France or to 'weara cat on your head' in Japan?Also available This beautifully illustrated collection of curious phrases from around the world is a voyage of cultural discovery.
Great phrase book for children! It gives them the origin of the phrases, the country/language it originated from and fun facts related to them as well!
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What a Wonderful Phrase: A Collection of Amazing Idioms from Around the World | 
