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Port Out, Starboard Home - and other language myths by Michael Quinion |
Ever tried to explain the origins of expressions like posh, full monty, wet one's whistle, all mouths and trousers, come a cropper, break a leg!, on tenterhooks, forlorn hope to name but a few? Well, this handy little book by Michael Quinion, a writer on language and a researcher for the OED, is the bee's knees and will certainly cut the mustard.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 24 August 2004 ) |
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