Bees Knees and Barmy Armies [electronic resource] : Origins of the Words and Phrases we Use Every Day
Oliver, Harry2010
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If we did, we’d be in for a treat, because the stories behind our sayings are often fascinating, amusing and intriguing. Following on from the bestselling March Hares and Monkeys’ Uncles, once again Harry Oliver has delved deep into the history behind hundreds of terms in our endlessly rich language, and produced a tome packed with answers to the questions you might ask about the words and phrases we all use but rarely stop to ponder. From ancient idioms to up-to-the-minute lingo, this book has it all.
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[Place of publication not identified] : Metro, 2010
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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9781857829440
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English
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2774552