Name: on the origin of the clich s and evolution of idioms
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Author: Hesselbein, Kent ; St Clair, Stanley J.
ISBN: 9781935786283

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Stanley J. St Clair

Illustrated by

Kent Hesselbein

Publisher

Saint Clair Publications

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

374

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 2.1 cm

Weight

0.47 kg.

ISBN

1935786288

ISBN13

9781935786283

Synopsis "on the origin of the clich s and evolution of idioms"

This fascinating work unveils the origins and meanings of almost 400 common English clichés, idioms, axioms, proverbs, similes, and curious words and catch-phrases, salted with a hint of humor. It is a myth-buster on the origins of a number of them. If you think you know the full scoop on "Your name is mud," and the international distress signal, "SOS," you are likely wrong. What about "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?" and "Caught red handed?" Did "Cleanliness is next to godliness" come from the Bible? The book is illustrated and lists hundreds of references from books, plays, films, songs, poems, and even currency, letters and court records. Delve into this unique tome which is better by 'a country mile' than many others of its type.

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