Why Do We Say That (For Kids)
The History and Origin of 101 Idioms, Expressions, and Sayings
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Narrated by:
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Olivier Charlas
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By:
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Jackie Bolen
About this listen
Why do we use, “A dime a dozen” to describe something common?
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 book.
Download today to have some fun with word origins! Unravel the mysteries of 101 popular American English idioms.
©2023 Jackie Bolen (P)2025 Jackie Bolen
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