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Curious English words and phrases, the truth behind the expressions we use, Max Cryer

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Curious English words and phrases, the truth behind the expressions we use, Max Cryer

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 428-430) and index

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Curious English words and phrases

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bibliography

Oclc number

1029352377

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Max Cryer

Sub title

the truth behind the expressions we use

Summary

'Cloud nine', 'at the drop of a hat', 'spitting image', 'mollycoddle', 'rigmarole', 'round robin', 'spill the beans', 'kick the bucket', 'balderdash' and 'touch wood'. There are so many curious words and phrases that we often use and yet haven't you ever wondered why we say them, where they come from and what they mean? Written by language expert Max Cryer, Curious Words and Phrases has all the answers behind some of the most interesting and perplexing words and expressions in the English language. Bulging with information, it's a useful reference book and the ideal gift for anyone curious about the words and phrases we use

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