| Author | : Paul McFedries |
| File Size | : 48,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 05 August 2008 |
| ISBN | : 9781101217184 |
| Pages | : 260 pages |
The Complete Idiot s Guide to Weird Word Origins by Paul McFedries Book PDF Summary
Get ready to chew the fat. This engaging, humorous new book explains the not-so-common origins of such commonly used phrases as “apple-pie order,” “chew the fat,” and “hat trick.” Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, it provides entertaining insight on metaphorical phrases, weird words, and strange expressions and takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech. • Word books have gained in popularity not just with students and linguaphiles, but with a general population interested in the fascinating development of our language. • Contains back stories for 500 intriguing words and phrases. • Fun to flip through and also fun to read cover to cover.
