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Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases

$16.59

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Author: Andrew Thompson

400 intriguing, entertaining, and often hilarious etymological journiesEnglish is filled with curious, intriguing and bizarre phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including:- Read between the Lines- Cat Got Your Tongue? - Put a Sock in It- Close, but No Cigar- Bring Home the Bacon- Caught Red-Handed- Under the Weather- Raining Cats and DogsPerfect for trivia and language lovers alike, this entertaining collection is the ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.
ISBN: 9781612436685
Publisher: Simon And Schuster Group USA
Imprint: Ulysses Press
Published date:
DEWEY: 428
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 265
Weight: 254g
Height: 130mm
Width: 203mm
Spine width: 36mm

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