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Book, 2001
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It is not Ammer's purpose to convince readers never to use any of the some 3,500 commonly used verbal formulas she cites, but she would like them to have some idea of where they came from, what they originally applied to, and how long they have been around. She even lists some of the theories behind The Whole Nine Yards. She has produced over two dozen popular references to various subjects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) A guide to more than 3,500 clichâes explains the meanings of such phrases as "give the devil his due," and "gild the lily," and traces the history of these expressions.
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