As Right as Rain: The Meanings and Origins of Popular Expressions
As Right as Rain: The Meanings and Origins of Popular Expressions
Caroline Taggart
The English language is littered with linguistic quirks, which, out of context, seem completely peculiar.
As Right as Rain will explain how on earth 'off the cuff' came to express improvisation, why a 'gut feeling' is more intuitive than a brainwave, and who the heck is 'happy' Larry.
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Would you be down in the dumps if, when asked the definition of certain phrases, it was all Greek to you? Let's not beat about the bush: the English language is littered with linguistic quirks, which, out of context, seem completely peculiar.
If you can't quite cut the mustard, this book will explain how on earth 'off the cuff' came to express improvisation, why a 'gut feeling' is more intuitive than a brainwave, and who the heck is 'happy' Larry.
These expressions and countless more become a piece of cake once you've read As Right as Rain - the perfect gift for any Tom, Dick or Harry with a love of language.
Product Description
Title - As Right as Rain: The Meanings and Origins of Popular Expressions
Edition -
Author - Caroline Taggart
ISBN 13 - 9781782430773
Imprint - Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Publisher - Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Date Published - 05/09/2013
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No. of pages -
Binding Type - Hardback
Dimensions - 129 x 198 x mm
Weight - g
Languages - English