Red Herrings And White Elephants: The Origins of the Phrases We Use - Every Day

"A compendium of phrases that are used every day in the English language explores their origins and evolution, encompassing such sayings as "go with the flow," "mad as a hatter," "left in the lurch," and "getting down to brass tacks."--Publisher's description.

About the author

Albert Jack is a writer and researcher in pop culture whose favourite phrase is doolally'. He is 39 years old and has two children.

Summary

A fascinating guide to the fascinating history and charming quirks of the English language.

Product details

• Authors: Albert Jack, Jack Albert
• Publisher: Blake publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2021
• EAN: 9781789465624
• ISBN: 978-1-78946-562-4
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 205 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Lexicography, Gift books, Language: reference and general, Lexicography