March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles by Harry Oliver

March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles by Harry Oliver

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Why is a March hare mad?Why do we sometimes call ourselves a monkey's uncle?Why do cricketers who don't score anything get out for a duck?Who was Gordon Bennett?Find out more about the origins of the words and phrases we use everyday.

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March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles by Harry Oliver

Whilst we might choose our words carefully, we rarely think about the origins behind the many phrases, place names and expressions we use everyday. Yet, behind these words lies a fascinating story, steeped in the weird and wonderful history and traditions of everyday life. From hundreds of commonplace and more quirky terms, to names of streets, cities and public houses, this fascinating and fun book answers the questions you've always had about the wonderful language we all use, yet seldom think about.So if it's all Greek to you and seems like hocus pocus, for Pete's sake don't be left on tenderhooks, have a gander at this idiosyncractic tome. Make no bones about it - it's the bee's knees!
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ISBN 13 9781844546701
ISBN 10 1844546705
Title March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles
Author Harry Oliver
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Blake Publishing Ltd
Year published 2008-10-06
Number of pages 258
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.