The real McCoy : the true stories behind our everyday phrases
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Oxford, England ; Oxford University Press, [2005].
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200 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Sparks Library - Adult Nonfiction
422 HOLE 2005
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Published
Oxford, England ; Oxford University Press, [2005].
Format
Book
Language
English
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9780192806116

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Includes index.
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"The Real McCoy tells the true stories of why we say the things we say. The origins of each phrase are revealed and the ways in which they have been used over the years are explained. In exploring these colourful expressions, the book offers an intriguing route into the rich and fascinating layers of the English Language. This illustrated book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the quirky side of the English language."--BOOK JACKET

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Hole, G. (2005). The real McCoy: the true stories behind our everyday phrases . Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hole, Georgia. 2005. The Real McCoy: The True Stories Behind Our Everyday Phrases. Oxford University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hole, Georgia. The Real McCoy: The True Stories Behind Our Everyday Phrases Oxford University Press, 2005.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Hole, Georgia. The Real McCoy: The True Stories Behind Our Everyday Phrases Oxford University Press, 2005.

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