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Humble Pie And Cold Turkey : English Expressions And Their Origins
by Caroline Taggart (Author),
Michael Omara (Publisher)
Product Specifications
Book Description
About the Book : Humble Pie and Cold Turkey: English Expressions and Their
Origins (I Used to Know That ...)
The huge variety of colourful phrases contained in the English language are
notoriously varied and, often, notably odd. From blue-blooded (an invention of
aristocratic Spaniards) to limelight (a way of lighting Victorian theatres),
passing an exam with flying colours (an image from sailing ships) to winning
hands down (from horse racing), the fascinating expressions that make up our
language are explored in Humble Pie and Cold Turkey.
In this highly entertaining book, language enthusiast and Sunday Times
best-selling author Caroline Taggart browses through thousands of years
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9781789295146
Language English
Binding Paper Back
Publisher Michael Omara
Publishing Date 2023-02-16
Product Edition 1
Total Pages 192