- Kalender: 640 Seiten
- Verlag: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Auflage: Pag (15. Juli 2011)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1449406033
- ISBN-13: 978-1449406035
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 14,2 x 13,7 x 4,6 cm
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Amazon Bestseller-Rang:
Nr. 361.824 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
- Nr. 84 in Englische Bücher > Lernen & Nachschlagen > Wörter & Sprache > Etymologie
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The Word Origin 2012 Day-to-Day Calendar offers language lovers entertaining insight into everyday words, cliches, expressions, and brand names. It also delves into the evolution of more obscure jargon to provide daily vocabulary lessons ranging from witty, to thought-provoking, to sometimes just plain weird--all for a year's worth of etymological fun. Learn the fascinating roots behind words and phrases such as pound sign, Mafia, bait and switch, biohazard, kibosh, and more.
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Love this calendar
28. Dezember 2011
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We get this calendar every year. It is informative and fun. Lots of interesting - and sometimes humorous - stories of the origin of different words and phrases. A great gift for people interested in words.
"Toyotagate" Really?
22. März 2012
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I don't mean this review to be a troll, but after 3 months of the most nonsensical terms, I've had enough.
I've been getting the "Word of the Day" calandar for about 3 years and the best part of it is the word origin section in the back. So I thought that's what this "Word Origin Calandar" would be. Where does "nescience" come from? What words are associated with the term? How long have english speakers used the word "zorch"? Stuff like that.
Instead, I get "Toyotagate".... Really? Who uses this word?
Would I need to have a nail in my head to not guess "nuts and bolts" comes from (and I quote) "a mechanic's shop where nuts and bolts help hold parts of an engine to their mount". Gee, really?
I guess the bottomline is that if you do crossword puzzles or read books or a newspapers on a regular basis, I wouldn't recommend. Stick with the "Word of the Day Calandar". I'm thowing this product away.
I've been getting the "Word of the Day" calandar for about 3 years and the best part of it is the word origin section in the back. So I thought that's what this "Word Origin Calandar" would be. Where does "nescience" come from? What words are associated with the term? How long have english speakers used the word "zorch"? Stuff like that.
Instead, I get "Toyotagate".... Really? Who uses this word?
Would I need to have a nail in my head to not guess "nuts and bolts" comes from (and I quote) "a mechanic's shop where nuts and bolts help hold parts of an engine to their mount". Gee, really?
I guess the bottomline is that if you do crossword puzzles or read books or a newspapers on a regular basis, I wouldn't recommend. Stick with the "Word of the Day Calandar". I'm thowing this product away.
Always a Surprise!
23. Januar 2012
This is such fun to open each day. Common words and phrases are explained and usually I had no idea of the background, and more likely than not it provides a real chuckle. Sending one to my son.
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