Interesting stories about curious words

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A literary treasure-trove packed with amazing words, jaw-dropping stories and unforgettable etymologies from Countdown's Queen of Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent

Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language.

Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?

What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER?

Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk?

What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE?

Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONE'S LEG?

Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS?

And, what's so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT?

'Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent' Gyles Brandreth

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Interesting Stories about Curious Words

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Join susie dent lexicographer extraordinaire and queen of countdown s dictionary corner on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best red herrings cock and bull stories and nine day wonders in the english language who was sweet fanny adams what s the dramatic true Direct beschikbaar .. MEER INFO

Word Perfect

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The perfect present for word lovers a word for every day of the year word perfect is a golden vaulted cave of fascinating and funny hidden gems jo brand susie dent is a one off she breathes life and fun into words and language pam ayres susie dent is a national treasure richard osmanwelcome Op voorraad. Voor 23:59 uur besteld, zaterdag in huis .. MEER INFO

What Made The Crocodile Cry?

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Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the english language from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage irresistible to anyone with an interest in the words around them the blackout crew have a song wi Op voorraad. Voor 23:59 uur besteld, zaterdag in huis .. MEER INFO

Taal: en

Bindwijze: Hardcover

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 28 september 2023

Aantal pagina's: 432

Hoofdauteur: Susie Dent

Hoofduitgeverij: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Product breedte: 140 mm

Product hoogte: 38 mm

Product lengte: 222 mm

Studieboek: Nee

Verpakking breedte: 140 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 38 mm

Verpakking lengte: 222 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 540 g

EAN: 9781399811675

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