On the Origin of the Cliches and Evolution of Idioms
On the Origin of the Cliches and Evolution of Idioms
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On the Origin of the Cliches and Evolution of Idioms by Kent Hesselbein
This fascinating work unveils the origins and meanings of almost 400 common English clich s, idioms, axioms, proverbs, similes, and curious words and catch-phrases, salted with a hint of humor. It is a myth-buster on the origins of a number of them. If you think you know the full scoop on Your name is mud, and the international distress signal, SOS, you are likely wrong. What about People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones? and Caught red handed? Did Cleanliness is next to godliness come from the Bible? The book is illustrated and lists hundreds of references from books, plays, films, songs, poems, and even currency, letters and court records. Delve into this unique tome which is better by 'a country mile' than many others of its type.
Stanley J. Stan St. Clair is the author of numerous books and the owner of St. Clair Publications found online at stclairpublications.com. Many thousands of copies of St. Clair Publications books have sold, and continue to do so, around the world. He retired from a long career as an insurance agent and manager, and in addition to a designation of LUTCF from the National Association of Life Underwriters in Washington, DC, he holds a degree in Religious Education from Covington College and Theological Seminary in Georgia. He was featured in the 2007-2008 Cambridge Who's Who, Honors Edition, and the International Who's Who in Poetry in 2004. Stan has traveled extensively around the globe, has met a number of dignitaries and counts well-known authors among his friends. He and his wife, Rhonda, live in McMinnville, Tennessee, USA. Stan had four children, one of whom is now deceased, one stepdaughter, fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781935786283 |
| ISBN 10 | 1935786288 |
| Titre | On the Origin of the Cliches and Evolution of Idioms |
| Auteur | Kent Hesselbein |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Saint Clair Publications |
| Année de publication | 2011-09-17 |
| Nombre de pages | 374 |
| 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 |