The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread by Nigel Fountain

The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread by Nigel Fountain

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The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread by Nigel Fountain

This entertaining book takes an in-depth look at hundreds of common expressions in their many forms--where they came from, what they mean, how they've evolved over time, and their prominence in today's society.

Clich s, those trite little phrases that often get a point across quickly and efficiently, have become such a familiar part of the English language and people's everyday speech. This entertaining book takes an in-depth look at hundreds of these common expressions in their many forms--where they came from, what they mean, how they've evolved over time, and their prominence in today's society. Inside you'll discover hundreds explored and explained, such as.

- Thinking outside the box>

- All hands on deck>

- My way or the highway>

- To be perfectly honest>

- Technical terms, like collateral damage and pushing the envelope>

- And many others

You'll quickly discover why this fun little compendium is truly the best thing since sliced bread
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ISBN 13 9781606525678
ISBN 10 1606525670
Title The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Author Nigel Fountain
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Reader's Digest Association
Year published 2012-10-11
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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