--- product_id: 359540512 title: "Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From!" price: "86.66 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/359540512-why-do-we-say-that-101-idioms-phrases-sayings-facts store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From! **Price:** 86.66 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From! - **How much does it cost?** 86.66 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/359540512-why-do-we-say-that-101-idioms-phrases-sayings-facts) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Why do you “call shotgun” when you want the front passenger seat? What does “letting the cat out of the bag” have to do with divulging secrets? Why do you ask people to “cut to the chase”? Why do you hear all those juicy rumors “through the grapevine”? Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That , we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms , proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use. Inside you will discover : ✔️ What the sanitary conditions of 17th century London have to do with “its raining cats and dogs” today. ✔️ What taking things “with a grain of salt” has to do with an ancient remedy for poison. ✔️ What Southeast Asian warrior traditions have to do with the term “to run amuck.” ✔️ Why “to break a leg” became something worth aspiring to in the Elizabethan theaters. And many, many more! Whether you're a native English speaker looking to expand your vocabulary, an ESL student or language learner wanting to speak English more naturally and confidently, or a trivia lover fascinated by word origins and quirky English expressions — this idiom book is packed with fun facts, fascinating backstories, and memorable phrases. You'll laugh, learn, and never hear common English idioms the same way again. Click the Buy Now button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular English idioms. Review: Learned Something New - Entertaining. Loved the included trivia. Review: Fun and interesting - Good read ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #14,865 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Slang & Idiom Reference Books #4 in Etymology (Books) #20 in Dictionaries (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,811 Reviews | ## Images ![Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616vrJAeR-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learned Something New *by T***R on May 2, 2026* Entertaining. Loved the included trivia. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and interesting *by P***H on February 23, 2026* Good read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting. *by A***T on February 28, 2026* A quick, varied read but great fun. You will learn something without even trying. ## Frequently Bought Together - Why Do We Say That? 101 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts! A Brief History On Where They Come From! - Interesting Stories For Curious People: A Collection of Fascinating Stories About History, Science, Pop Culture and Just About Anything Else You Can Think of - The Book of Unusual Knowledge --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/359540512-why-do-we-say-that-101-idioms-phrases-sayings-facts](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/359540512-why-do-we-say-that-101-idioms-phrases-sayings-facts) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*