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    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)
    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)
    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)
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    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)

    By Cynthia Klingel and Mernie Gallagher-Cole

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    Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind such weird idioms as 'Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!'
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781609542399
    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!: (And Other Weird Sayings)

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