Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases: From Red Herrings to Brass Tacks

by Leslie Dunkling (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.25

  This Dictionary of Curious Phrases is a comprehensive updating of the author's previous authoritative work on the subject, the Guinness Book of Curious Phrases.

  * A guide to the original meaning of metaphorical phrases in common use
  * Invaluable for the general reader, speechwriter or for anyone interested in language or popular culture
  * Phrases explained include `kick the bucket', `scream blue murder', `a hair of the dog', `cat's pyjamas', `brass tacks' and `red herrings'
  * Destined to become the standard popular reference guide to the subject
  * Compiled by Leslie Dunkling, founder of the Names Society and author of many classic reference works.