Curious English Words and Phrases: The truth behind the expressions we use

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts
Cover of the book Curious English Words and Phrases: The truth behind the expressions we use by Max Cryer, Exisle Publishing
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Author: Max Cryer ISBN: 9781927187517
Publisher: Exisle Publishing Publication: May 28, 2012
Imprint: Exisle Publishing Language: English
Author: Max Cryer
ISBN: 9781927187517
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Publication: May 28, 2012
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Language: English

Have you ever wondered where terms like Angostura bitters and the green room come from? Or why we call some people lounge lizards and others sugar daddies? These are just a few of the words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled new book. He explains where such colourful expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths too. Did Churchill originate the phrase black dog? And if ivory tower can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and excellent value for money, this book is the real McCoy. From couch potato to Bobs your uncle, youll find the explanation here.Max Cryer has many years experience of researching and writing on aspects of the English language. A well-known broadcaster and entertainer, he hosts a weekly radio slot on the subject. In a long career, he has been a schoolteacher, a compere and television host, as well as a performer on the opera stage in London and in cabaret in Las Vegas and Hollywood. Now a full-time writer, he has written many books, including Who Said That First?, Love Me Tender, The Godzone Dictionary and Preposterous Proverbs.

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Have you ever wondered where terms like Angostura bitters and the green room come from? Or why we call some people lounge lizards and others sugar daddies? These are just a few of the words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled new book. He explains where such colourful expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths too. Did Churchill originate the phrase black dog? And if ivory tower can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and excellent value for money, this book is the real McCoy. From couch potato to Bobs your uncle, youll find the explanation here.Max Cryer has many years experience of researching and writing on aspects of the English language. A well-known broadcaster and entertainer, he hosts a weekly radio slot on the subject. In a long career, he has been a schoolteacher, a compere and television host, as well as a performer on the opera stage in London and in cabaret in Las Vegas and Hollywood. Now a full-time writer, he has written many books, including Who Said That First?, Love Me Tender, The Godzone Dictionary and Preposterous Proverbs.

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