{"product_id":"the-play-of-words-fun-games-for-language-lovers","title":"The Play of Words: Fun \u0026 Games for Language Lovers","description":"Learn the origins of popular phrases in the English language through this exciting book of games perfect for language lovers.\n\nDo you know the connection between the expression A HARROWING EXPERIENCE and agriculture, between BY AND LARGE and sailing, between GET YOUR GOAT and horses, or between STEAL YOUR THUNDER and show business?\n\nYou probably have heard the comparisons HAPPY AS A CLAM, SMART AS A WHIP, PLEASED AS PUNCH, DEAD AS A DOORNAIL—but have you ever wondered why a clam should be happy, a whip smart, punch pleased, and a doornail dead?\n\nThrough the fifty games included in The Play of Words you'll discover the answers to these questions as well as hundreds of other semantic delights that repose in our marvelous English language.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0671689096\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0671689096.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Lederer, Richard\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41715442843706,"sku":"DBV.0671689096.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0671689096-0.jpg?v=1790830912","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-play-of-words-fun-games-for-language-lovers","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}