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    It's a Long Shot!: (And Other Strange Sayings)
    It's a Long Shot!: (And Other Strange Sayings)
    It's a Long Shot!: (And Other Strange Sayings)
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    It's a Long Shot!: (And Other Strange Sayings)

    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 'It's a long shot.'
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781609735210
    It's a Long Shot!: (And Other Strange Sayings)

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