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Know your tater trap from your sniffle herring in Sharp's journey around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense - the perfect gift for Christmas
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About the Author
Adam is originally from Manchester but has moved around often (he's not very good at staying still). He has lived in: London, Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland, The Channel Islands, The Canary Islands, Nashville, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Adam has had over thirty jobs (he's not a very loyal employee, either). He has been paid to: Teach sport in kindergartens, serve sandwiches in casinos, catch footballs, juggle bottles, wash dishes, review music, change nappies, walk on stilts.
For more lists and to stay in touch with Adam, you can find him on Twitter and TikTok @adamcsharp.
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