Nigel Rees: 2 books
Don't You Know There's A War On?
Words and Phrases from the World Wars
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2014
Nigel Rees presents a nostalgic and witty guide to wartime catchphrases, from the now ubiquitous 'Keep Calm and Carry On' to lesser-known gems such as 'lions led by donkeys'. Following his hugely popular survey of domestic sayings, More Tea Vicar?, Rees returns with a witty and fascinating examination...
by Nigel Rees
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2010
Unravel the meaning, origin, and usage of over 6,000 phrases from book and film titles, idioms and cliches, to nicknames, slogans and quotations with this modern and entertaining guide to wonderful phrases by one of the world’s best-known wordsmiths. The ideal replacement or complement to that tatty...