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WHAT A WONDERFUL PHRASE

NICOLA EDWARDS * MANU MONTOYA

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​Have you ever wondered why we talk about "buttering someone up" or where the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs" actually comes from? What does it mean "to comb the giraffe" in France or "to wear a cat on your head" in Japan?


This hand-picked collection of curious phrases from all over the world is a voyage of cultural discovery and a treasure trove of fascinating facts.
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