Interesting Stories about Curious Words

From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings

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John Murray


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Father Anselm Novels

Paru le : 2023-09-28



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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
Pages
432 pages
Collection
Father Anselm Novels
Parution
2023-09-28
Marque
John Murray
EAN papier
9781399811682
EAN EPUB
9781399811699

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