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"This is a treasure trove for scholars who enjoy tracing the ever-developing nuances of the English language."—Booklist

 

"If you’ve ever wanted to know the origins of some of the English language’s more colorful expressions you will thoroughly enjoy paging through Anatoly Liberman's new book, Take My Word for It: A Dictionary of English Idioms"—Minnesota Alumni

 

"Spanning more than three centuries, Take My Word for It: A Dictionary of English Idioms is a fascinating, one-of-a-kind window into the surprisingly short history of idioms in English."—New Books Network

 

"Liberman writes in a way that is inclusive and accessible for all, creating not only an interesting collection of trivia that would sit attractively on any bookshelf but also providing a sort of study guide for non-native English speakers as they attempt to navigate the intrinsically difficult nature of the language."—Mankato Free Press

 

"Take My Word for It, while impressively scholarly, is also a highly entertaining read."—Star Tribune

 

"Why does so long! mean “goodbye”? Why are hatters proverbially mad? Anatoly Liberman comes to the rescue with his latest book, Take My Word for It: A Dictionary of English Idioms."—The New Criterion

 

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