Red Herrings and White Elephants

Albert Jack

ISBN 10: 1844544613 / ISBN 13: 9781844544615

Published by Blake Publishing, 2007

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00061808873

Synopsis:

Have you ever wondered what phrases such as 'square meal', 'load of old codswallop', 'egg on your face' or 'in the limelight' mean? Where do they come from? Have you ever taken a moment to wonder what we say actually means? The origins of hundreds of common phrases are explained in this irreverent journey through the most fascinating and richest regions of the English language. In a book that takes you all over the world, from nautical origins to food and drink terms, once you have learnt one phrase, you will be eager to learn them all! From the drop of a hat to the bitter end - you'll be surprised and intrigued and you'll never speak English in the same way again.

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Red Herrings and White Elephants
Publisher: Blake Publishing
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Acceptable