
eBOOK
Curious English Words and Phrases
The Truth Behind the Expressions We Use
By: Max Cryer
eBook | 28 May 2012
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432 Pages
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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!
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And the 'city' has wrenched benefits from other civilisations by shamelessly raping, pillaging and outright thieving from them - words, images, expressions and proverbs. No other language has been safe from the grasp of this great conurbation known as English: Sanskrit, Hindustani, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Japanese can be found in its small winding alleys besides, on the main streets, the more expected Latin, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Swedish and Russian ('more expected' because Britain is only 35 kilometres from the Continent at the closest point).
ISBN: 9781927187517
ISBN-10: 1927187516
Published: 28th May 2012
Format: ePUB
Language: English
Number of Pages: 432
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Exisle Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: NZ