Red Herrings And White Elephants
Red Herrings And White Elephants
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A fascinating guide to the fascinating history and charming quirks of the English language.
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Red Herrings And White Elephants by Albert Jack
'The man with all the answers in Albert Jack' Daily Express 'Square meal' 'Load of old codswallop' 'Egg on your face' 'In the limelight'. . . The English language is littered with everyday expressions like these, but have you ever stopped to wonder what they really mean and where they come from? Red Herrings and White Elephants delves deep into the fabric of English phraseology and in doing so explores the wide-ranging factors and fascinating linguistic history which continues to inform the way we speak to this day. So whether you want to impress whilst hobnobbing with clever folk, lick your pub quiz knowledge into shape, or simply add a feather to your linguistic cap, you'll soon be full of incredible facts that leave you feeling as bright as a button.
Albert Jack is a writer and researcher in pop culture whose favourite phrase is doolally'. He is 39 years old and has two children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781789465624 |
| ISBN 10 | 1789465621 |
| Title | Red Herrings And White Elephants |
| Author | Albert Jack |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Blake Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-10-28 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |