The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread by Nigel Fountain

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

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9781606525678
ISBN 10	1606525670
Titre	The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Auteur	Nigel Fountain
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	Reader's Digest Association
Année de publication	2012-10-11
Nombre de pages	176
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