Curious English Words And Phrases
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Curious English Words and Phrases
Author | : Max Cryer |
Publsiher | : Exisle Publishing |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2015-03-10 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781921966019 |
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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 |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 0369340280 |
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The Illustrated Book of Sayings
Author | : Ella Frances Sanders |
Publsiher | : Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2016-09-13 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781607749349 |
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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.
Mental Floss Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words
Author | : Erin McCarthy,Mental Floss |
Publsiher | : Weldon Owen International |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2023-06-06 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9798886740202 |
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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.
Curious Phrases Collins Dictionary of
Author | : Leslie Dunkling |
Publsiher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 2014-12-18 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780007598120 |
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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.
Words facts and phrases a dictionary of curious quaint and out of the way matters
Author | : Eliezer Edwards |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 684 |
Release | : 1882 |
Genre | : Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
ISBN | : OXFORD:600079071 |
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Dictionary of the Strange Curious and Lovely
Author | : Robin Devoe |
Publsiher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2017-03-12 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1545109273 |
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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
Author | : Max Cryer |
Publsiher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 2011-03-25 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781458785596 |
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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 ...