Curious English words and phrases: the truth behind the expressions we use
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Wollombi, NSW
Exisle Pub.
2012
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references Cover; Title page; Copyright; Acknowledgements; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Appendix: Around the world; Bibliography 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? '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! |
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| ISBN: | 1927187516 1927187540 9781927187517 9781927187548 |
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