Interesting Stories about Curious Words

From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings

By: Susie Dent

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Hardcover | 12 December 2023 | Edition Number 1

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432 Pages

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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?

About the Author

Susie Dent is the resident word expert in Dictionary Corner on C4's Countdownand 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and has been on every programme about words: 15 x 15, Word of Mouth, and More or Less. Susie also writes regularly for the Radio Times, The Week Junior and The I, and her Word of the Day has attracted over 1,000,000 followers on Twitter.

Industry Reviews

Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language - Pam Ayres

Susie Dent is a national treasure - Richard Osman

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