Interesting Stories about Curious Words
From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings
Susie Dent
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ISBN: | 9781399811675 |
Publisher: | John Murray |
Published: | 28 September, 2023 |
Format: | Hardcover |
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Interesting Stories about Curious Words
From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings
Susie Dent
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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