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Overview"Have you ever found yourself baffled by the peculiar phrases we all say? Why, for instance, do we ""butter someone up"", and what is so perilous about ""letting the cat out of the bag""? Dive into this captivating compendium to uncover the delightful, fascinating, and sometimes bewildering origins of the phrases we use daily, all beautifully illustrated with a unique full-color image accompanying EVERY phrase! Unravel everyday sayings, from the mysterious ""spill the beans"" to the confusing ""kick the bucket"". Whoever you are, whether you're a trivia buff or just naturally intelligent and curious, this book promises a read that's enlightening, interesting, and entertaining, a world where every phrase has a story steeped in history and culture. Prepare to laugh, to wonder, and to regularly exclaim, ""Ah, now I get it!"" as you uncover the surprising histories of the words and phrases we all say every day." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham HodsonPublisher: Rockwood Publishing Imprint: Rockwood Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.304kg ISBN: 9798223764533Pages: 222 Publication Date: 14 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |