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Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red

The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases

ISBN-13: 9781612436685

Contributor(s): Andrew Thompson

Subjects: Language Reference & General

Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA

Publisher Imprint: Ulysses Press

Publication Date: 28-03-2017

Format: Paperback

Availability: In stock

£12.99

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About the book

400 intriguing, entertaining, and often hilarious etymological journiesEnglish is filled with curious, intriguing and bizarre phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including:- Read between the Lines- Cat Got Your Tongue? - Put a Sock in It- Close, but No Cigar- Bring Home the Bacon- Caught Red-Handed- Under the Weather- Raining Cats and DogsPerfect for trivia and language lovers alike, this entertaining collection is the ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.

Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red

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