Everyday phrases: Their origins and meanings

By Neil Ewart

Book Overview

The English language is full of bizarre phrases whose origins are often shrouded in obscurity. This work examines 400 of them, exploring the precise meanings of expressions as diverse as "a piece of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713713542
• ISBN13: 9780713713541
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrate
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.8"