{"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: BVV.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: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43715293904957,"sku":"BVV.0671689096.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0671689096-0.jpg?v=1790293875","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-play-of-words-fun-games-for-language-lovers","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}