Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red by Andrew Thompson

Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red by Andrew Thompson

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Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red by Andrew Thompson

400 intriguing, entertaining, and often hilarious etymological journies

English 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 Dogs

Perfect for trivia and language lovers alike, this entertaining collection is the ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9781612436685
ISBN 10 1612436684
Titre Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red
Auteur Andrew Thompson
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Ulysses Press
Année de publication 2017-04-13
Nombre de pages 280
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
Note Non disponible