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Red Herrings and White Elephants by Albert Jack (Hardcover, 2004)

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Bold as brass, cold feet, cock and bull, off the cuff, red herrings and white elephants. We use these phrases every day and yet have only the vaguest idea of where many of them come from. The origins of hundreds of common phrases are explained in this irreverent journey through the most fascinating and richest regions of the English language. Once you've read one, you'll be diving back in to look up all the others. Red Herrings is full of amazing definitions that take us all over the world, including military traditions and famous people who lent their names to describe familiar situations. From the drop of a hat to the bitter end - you'll never speak English in the same way again.

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PublisherJohn Blake Publishing LTD
ISBN-139781843581291
eBay Product ID (ePID)86916934

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Publication Year2004
Book TitleRed Herrings and White Elephants
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorAlbert Jack
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height193 mm
Item Width115 mm

Additional Product Features

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAlbert Jack

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  • by hannherber_0
    13 May, 2020

    Amazing Book

    This book is absolutely amazing I read it while in hospital and I cannot say how fantastic this book is and the quality of the book as well I bought this for my mum and she has really really enjoyed it. Thank you

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by saturnman
    08 Jan, 2020

    Collby

    Great book it has a comprehensive knowledge of the bygone sayings that are still used by people today

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by alal5544
    11 Aug, 2021

    Ideal for bookshelf in the downstairs loo. In my house this is a compliment.

    Nice book, as described, but disappointed to see difficult-to-remove white sticker on front with ‘50p’ handwritten!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by janeb4558
    21 Aug, 2024

    Great little book

    A great book to dip into. Some interesting explanations.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by sjenneson2012
    18 Aug, 2021

    A decent read, full of facts and curios. Lots of "well I didn't know that"

    A decent read, full of facts and curios. Lots of "well I didn't know that"

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by juall_73
    10 Feb, 2021

    Great contents

    Great book, in lovely condition Very pleased

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by 2468ki
    11 Mar, 2021

    Interesting

    This book is very interesting. Great to know the origins of the sayings.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by fredflat105
    08 Dec, 2017

    entertaining

    Great book for settling opinions on where meanings of phrases come from. A "square deal" of a book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by gordonbristol
    11 Aug, 2016

    Fun to read

    Very interesting and informative book. If you have an enquiring mind you will love this. So much wonderful reading, just a joy to read

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by laurence195100
    24 May, 2018

    Fun facts.

    It stimulates the mind with humorous facts.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

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