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Summary: "Have you ever wished there was a name for a person who asks too many questions? Or a word for the way you hesitate when you've forgotten someone's name? This handpicked collection of untranslatable words from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original artwork and fascinating facts about each word and the culture it comes from"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2018
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Summary: Have you ever wondered why we talk about "buttering someone up" or where the phrase "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 beautifully illustrated collection of curious phrases from around the world is a voyage of cultural discovery and a treasure trove of fascinating facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021