Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat
Author: Taggart, Caroline
ISBN: 9781782435822
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 5.079 inches x 7.795 inches x 0.551 inches
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
A fascinating collection of the many unusual and vibrant phrases that adorn our language, looking at their origins and meanings. Don’t be down in the dumps if you can’t cut the mustard when asked the definition of certain phrases – this down-to-earth guide is just the ticket. This collection contains some fascinating and remarkable stories about our best-loved and most colourful phrases and show how they originate from the most diverse sources. From advertising to the Ancient Greeks, from the military to meteorology, Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat takes us on a wonderful journey through our language’s history. With more phrases than you can shake a stick at, this collection will bring home the bacon for any Tom, Dick or Harry with a love of language.
ISBN: 9781782435822
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 5.079 inches x 7.795 inches x 0.551 inches
Format: Paperback / softback
Description:
A fascinating collection of the many unusual and vibrant phrases that adorn our language, looking at their origins and meanings. Don’t be down in the dumps if you can’t cut the mustard when asked the definition of certain phrases – this down-to-earth guide is just the ticket. This collection contains some fascinating and remarkable stories about our best-loved and most colourful phrases and show how they originate from the most diverse sources. From advertising to the Ancient Greeks, from the military to meteorology, Kicking the Bucket at the Drop of a Hat takes us on a wonderful journey through our language’s history. With more phrases than you can shake a stick at, this collection will bring home the bacon for any Tom, Dick or Harry with a love of language.
