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| Description | English is incredibly rich in colourful phrases and expressions. But, why do we say 'mad as a hatter', 'know your onions', and 'put on the Ritz'?This entertaining book elucidates the question of why we say the things we say. Indeed, many of the expressions we use in daily conversation have interesting and unexpected origins. Well into the 19th century 'hatters' -- people employed making hats -- were literally sent mad by the mercury used inthe production process, hence the Mad Hatter in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and hence the phrase we still use today.From 'black sheep' to 'chancing your arm', The Real McCoy gives the fascinating stories behind hundreds of the most interesting idioms in English. Each phrase has been thoroughly researched to uncover its origins and the way it has been used in the past. The book is written in a friendly andapproachable style, and includes additional information in ten double-page panels focusing on idioms linked by a common theme, such as phrases coined by Shakespeare, nautical phrases, or phrases with a Biblical origin. The book contains specially commissioned cartoons to illustrate the idioms, and,coupled with the fresh, contemporary design, they make this book a delight to browse. The Real McCoy is the perfect gift for everyone interested in the quirky side of the English language. | | Release Date | 2005 | | Author | Georgia Hole | | Format | Dimensions 12.9x21.0x2.2 cm
200 pages
book | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | | Subject(s) | Language Arts & Disciplines / Reference
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / Etymology |
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