Flying by the seat of your pants surprising origins of everyday expressions
Discusses the origin of commonly used and accepted words and phrases such as "green with envy and "ax to grind" and explains what prompted Charles Dickens to wager "I'll eat my hat."
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Main Author: | Oliver, Harry (Author) |
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Language: | English |
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New York
Perigee
2011
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