As right as rain : the meaning and origins of popular expressions
Taggart, Caroline, 1954-2013
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Would you be down in the dumps if, when asked the definition of certain phrases, it was all Greek to you? Let's not beat about the bush: the English language is littered with linguistic quirks which, out of context, seem completely peculiar. If you can't quite cut the mustard, this book will explain how on earth 'off the cuff' came to express improvisation, why a 'gut feeling' is more intuitive than a brainwave, and who the heck is 'happy' Larry.
Main title:
As right as rain : the meaning and origins of popular expressions / Caroline Taggart.
Author:
Taggart, Caroline, 1954-, author
Imprint:
London : Michael O'Mara Books, 2013.
Collation:
224 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781782430773 (hbk)1782430776
Dewey class:
428
Language:
English
BRN:
892853
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