I didn't know that : from "ants in the pants" to "wet behind the ears"--the unusual origins of the things we say
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New York : Scribner, 2007., , 1992.
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First Scribner trade paperback edition.
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xiv, 156 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
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Published
New York : Scribner, 2007., , 1992.
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Book
Edition
First Scribner trade paperback edition.
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English

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"This book was previously published by the author in two seperate volumes entitled I didn't know that, vol. I copyright 1992 by Karen Evins and I didn't know that, vol. II copyright 1993 by Karen Evins"--T.p. verso.
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A dictionary of everyday expressions shares the stories and origins behind such phrases as "ants in the pants" and "the whole nine yards."

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Evins, K. (2007). I didn't know that: from "ants in the pants" to "wet behind the ears"--the unusual origins of the things we say (First Scribner trade paperback edition.). Scribner.

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

Evins, Karlen. 2007. I Didn't Know That: From "ants in the Pants" to "wet Behind the Ears"--the Unusual Origins of the Things We Say. Scribner.

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

Evins, Karlen. I Didn't Know That: From "ants in the Pants" to "wet Behind the Ears"--the Unusual Origins of the Things We Say Scribner, 2007.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Evins, Karlen. I Didn't Know That: From "ants in the Pants" to "wet Behind the Ears"--the Unusual Origins of the Things We Say First Scribner trade paperback edition., Scribner, 2007.

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