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Red Herrings and White Elephants Albert Jack

Red Herrings and White Elephants By Albert Jack

Red Herrings and White Elephants by Albert Jack


$15.49
Condition - Very Good
<20 in stock

Summary

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.

Red Herrings and White Elephants Summary

Red Herrings and White Elephants by Albert Jack

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.

About Albert Jack

Albert Jack is a writer and researcher in pop culture whose favourite phrase is 'doolally'. He is 39 years old and has two children.

Additional information

GOR000517192
9781843581291
1843581299
Red Herrings and White Elephants by Albert Jack
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Blake Publishing Ltd
20141018
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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