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.

Dictionary of Curious Phrases

Reference

DUNKLING, Leslie

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Collins

This new edition of the Collins Dictionary of Curious Phrases is an updated and revised version of Leslie Dunkling's classic work on curious and baffling phrases, now integrated fully into the subject dictionary range. It is redesigned to make it easier to use and will also contain references to internet sites where readers will be able to find out yet more about the curious phrases we use. Phrases explained include 'kick the bucket', 'scream blue murder', 'a hair of the dog', 'cat's pyjamas', 'brass tacks' and 'red herrings.'

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