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    That's the Last Straw!: (And Other Weird Things We Say)
    That's the Last Straw!: (And Other Weird Things We Say)
    That's the Last Straw!: (And Other Weird Things We Say)
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    That's the Last Straw!: (And Other Weird Things We Say)

    By Cynthia Amoroso and Mernie Gallagher-Cole

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    Thanks to whimsical illustrations and everyday examples, kids can finally discover the true meanings behind some of the world's strangest idioms, such as 'That's the last straw.'
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781609735227
    That's the Last Straw!: (And Other Weird Things We Say)

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