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Books by Rosemarie Ostler

Let's Talk Turkey

The Stories Behind America's Favorite Expressions

By Rosemarie Ostler

Ever wonder what going on the wagon has to do with drinking? Why does extreme behavior take the cake? And did Americans' pocket change ever really include wooden nickels? Many of our most intriguing expressions grew out of once-familiar bits of American culture, the roots of which are now obscure...

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