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Humble Pie and Cold Turkey

By Caroline Taggart

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Humble Pie and Cold Turkey

By Caroline Taggart

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An entertaining and informative look at the words and phrases we use most often - and the stories of where they came from. In this highly entertaining book, language enthusiast and best-selling author Caroline Taggart browses through thousands of years of history to shed light on why we use the words and phrases we do. Arranged by themes including food, home, childhood, romance and more, this intriguing book looks at the origins of our language from their historical context. For example, did you know that: If you rest on your laurels, you're imitating a complacent Roman general? If you eavesdrop, you're likely to get wet? If you're taken aback, you should, strictly speaking, be a sailing ship? If you're galvanized into action, you're behaving like Frankenstein's monster? From blue-blooded (an invention of aristocratic Spaniards) to limelight (a way of lighting Victorian theaters), passing an exam with flying colors (another image from sailing ships) to winning hands down (from horse racing), Humble Pie and Cold Turkey will answer questions you may never have thought to ask. Including why turkeys need to be cold and how pies came to be humble. Perfect for: - Word nerds - Trivia fans
Product details
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
2022-01-01
Publication Date:
2021-09-30
Publisher:
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1789293480
ISBN13:
9781789293487
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
282 g
Height:
135 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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