As Right as Rain

The Meaning and Origins of Popular Expressions

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary, Linguistics
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Author: Caroline Taggart ISBN: 9781782430933
Publisher: Michael O' Mara Books Publication: September 5, 2013
Imprint: Michael O' Mara Books Language: English
Author: Caroline Taggart
ISBN: 9781782430933
Publisher: Michael O' Mara Books
Publication: September 5, 2013
Imprint: Michael O' Mara Books
Language: English
Would you be down in the dumps if, when asked the definition of certain phrases, it was all Greek to you? Let's not beat about the bush: the English language is littered with linguistic quirks, which, out of context, seem completely peculiar. If you can't quite cut the mustard, this book will explain how on earth 'off the cuff' came to express improvisation, why a 'gut feeling' is more intuitive than a brainwave, and who the heck is 'happy' Larry. These expressions and countless more become a piece of cake once you've read As Right as Rain - perfect for any Tom, Dick or Harry with a love of language.
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Would you be down in the dumps if, when asked the definition of certain phrases, it was all Greek to you? Let's not beat about the bush: the English language is littered with linguistic quirks, which, out of context, seem completely peculiar. If you can't quite cut the mustard, this book will explain how on earth 'off the cuff' came to express improvisation, why a 'gut feeling' is more intuitive than a brainwave, and who the heck is 'happy' Larry. These expressions and countless more become a piece of cake once you've read As Right as Rain - perfect for any Tom, Dick or Harry with a love of language.

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