Word Nerds Unite!: The Fascinating Stories Behind 200 Words and Phrases Author Daniel Fusco Portier University of Dayton

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Word Nerds Unite!: The Fascinating Stories Behind 200 Words and Phrases Author Daniel Fusco Portier University of DaytonWhy are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games. You've probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you'll