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Red Herrings and White Elephants: The Origins of the Phrases We Use Everyday
Red Herrings and White Elephants The Origins of the Phrases We Use Everyday
Author: Albert Jack
Mad hatter . . . pie in the sky . . . egg on your face. We use these phrases every day, yet how many of us know what they really mean or where they came from? — From bringing home the bacon to leaving no stone unturned, the English language is peppered with hundreds of common idioms borrowed from ancient traditions and civilizations throughout th...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060843373
ISBN-10: 0060843373
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Pages: 272
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Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
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