Interesting Stories about Curious Words
| Author | : Susie Dent |
| Publisher | : John Murray |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 2023-09-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781399811699 |
| ISBN-13 | : 139981169X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (69X Downloads) |
Download or read book Interesting Stories about Curious Words written by Susie Dent and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2023-09-28 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
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