Curious English Words And Phrases
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Curious English Words And Phrases
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2015-03-10
Curious English Words And Phrases written by Max Cryer and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here!
Curious English Words And Phrases 2nd Edition
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Author : MAX. CRYER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Curious English Words And Phrases 2nd Edition written by MAX. CRYER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Mental Floss Curious Compendium Of Wonderful Words
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Author : Erin McCarthy
language : en
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Release Date : 2023-06-06
Mental Floss Curious Compendium Of Wonderful Words written by Erin McCarthy and has been published by Weldon Owen International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-06 with Reference categories.
Ever wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word “moist?” Maybe you want to know why we tell a person to take something “with a grain of salt,” or why McDonalds went to war with a dictionary. From obscure words to the best literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is sure to spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee for your next soiree, with some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed. A CACOPHONY OF WORDS: Learn the meaning and surprising history of hundreds of words and phrases LOTS OF LISTS: Discover curated collections of literary insults, old-timey words, popular slang, and much more WORD GAME WIZ: Includes tips for mastering popular word games from Scrabble to Wordle WIT FOR WRITERS: Writers looking for just the right word will be inspired by hundreds of unusual and obscure words REFERENCE FOR READERS: Fans of every genre, from Norse Myths to Victorian Romance will find histories, origins, and backstories of the words that make up their favorites reads COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Mental Floss: The Curious Reader, Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff, and Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer are also available.
Dictionary Of The Strange Curious And Lovely
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Author : Robin Devoe
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-03-12
Dictionary Of The Strange Curious And Lovely written by Robin Devoe and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-12 with categories.
A dictionary of English's 3500 most interesting and/or beautiful words. Many are obscure words -- this book is not useful for foreigners learning English, but best enjoyed by fluent or native speakers. A book for word-lovers who enjoy learning and appreciating more of the English language. Includes some poetical quotes showing usage and select etymologies.
Who Said That First
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2011-03-25
Who Said That First written by Max Cryer and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Believe it or not, this is probably the first book to attempt to identify the original sources of some of the English language's most common expressions. We might think we know who first said famous for fifteen minutes, annus horribilis, the cold war and let them eat cake. It's a no brainer, you might say, but Max Cryer has a surprise or two in ...
Words Facts And Phrases A Dictionary Of Curious Quaint And Out Of The Way Matters
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Author : Eliezer Edwards
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
Words Facts And Phrases A Dictionary Of Curious Quaint And Out Of The Way Matters written by Eliezer Edwards and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with Encyclopedias and dictionaries categories.
Curious Phrases Collins Dictionary Of
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Author : Leslie Dunkling
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2014-12-18
Curious Phrases Collins Dictionary Of written by Leslie Dunkling and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-18 with Reference categories.
The ebook edition of the Collins Dictionary of Curious Phrases is an updated and revised version of Leslie Dunkling’s classic work on curious and baffling phrases.
Everyday Phrases Explained
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Author : PHRASES.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1913
Everyday Phrases Explained written by PHRASES. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1913 with English language categories.
2107 Curious Word Origins Sayings Expressions From White Elephants To A Song Dance
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Author : Charles Earle Funk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
2107 Curious Word Origins Sayings Expressions From White Elephants To A Song Dance written by Charles Earle Funk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Reference categories.
This fascinating reference includes four previously published best-selling titles--A Hog on Ice, Thereby Hangs a Tale, Heavens to Betsy! and Horsefeathers and Other Curious Words.
The Illustrated Book Of Sayings
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Author : Ella Frances Sanders
language : en
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Release Date : 2016-09-13
The Illustrated Book Of Sayings written by Ella Frances Sanders and has been published by Ten Speed Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation and Eating the Sun, a charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explores the nuances of language From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in this illustrated collection address the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom “to pedal in the sauerkraut” (meaning, “to spin your wheels”), to the Japanese idiom “even monkeys fall from trees” (meaning, “even experts can be wrong”), The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveals the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world’s languages and cultures.