Dictionary of word and phrase origins / Martin Manser.
Why do we describe something as "A-1", "a lame duck", or "straight from the horse's mouth"? Why is someone's behaviour said to be "beyond the pale"? What is the original meaning of the word "treacle"? This book explores the intriguing origi...
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| Format: | Ebook |
| Language: | English |
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2018.
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| Edition: | [Enhanced Credo edition]. |
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| Online Access: | Credo Academic Core with Backfile |
| Summary: | Why do we describe something as "A-1", "a lame duck", or "straight from the horse's mouth"? Why is someone's behaviour said to be "beyond the pale"? What is the original meaning of the word "treacle"? This book explores the intriguing origins and development of about 800 words and expressions in English. The story of the development of English page. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (626 entries) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 1543942644 9781543942644 1787858634 9781787858633 |