Bees Knees and Barmy Armies by Harry Oliver

Bees Knees and Barmy Armies by Harry Oliver

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Why do we call the best of something 'the bees' knees'? What do we really mean by 'the back of beyond'? What makes someone 'as pleased as punch'? Why do we refer to New York as 'The Big Apple'? From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this book delves deep into the history behind hundreds of terms in our language.

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Bees Knees and Barmy Armies by Harry Oliver

Why do we call the best of something 'the bees' knees'? What do we really mean by 'the back of beyond'? What makes someone 'as pleased as punch'? Why do we refer to New York as 'The Big Apple'? From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this book delves deep into the history behind hundreds of terms in our language.
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ISBN 13 9781844546633
ISBN 10 1844546632
Title Bees Knees and Barmy Armies
Author Harry Oliver
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Blake Publishing Ltd
Year published 2008-10-06
Number of pages 254
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.