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Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings
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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?
'Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent' Gyles Brandreth
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- John Murray Brand
- Jan 21, 2025 Pub Date:
- 9781399811682 ISBN-13:
- 1399811681 ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 7.7 in * 1.2 in * 4.9 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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