Interesting Stories about Curious Words

Name: Interesting Stories about Curious Words
Brand: John Murray Press
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By Susie Dent

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Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language. Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS? What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER? Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk? What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE? Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONE'S LEG? Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS? And, what's so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT? 'Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent' Gyles Brandreth

Product details

Edition:: 1
Languages:: Original: English
Number of Pages:: 320
Publisher:: John Murray Press
Publication Date:: 2024-06-11
ISBN / EAN:: 9781399811675
Weight:: 542 g
Dimensions:: 14/22/4 cm
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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