Bees' Knees and Barmy Armies: Origins of the Words and Phrases We Use Every Day
Why do we call the best of something 'the bees' knees'? What do we really mean by 'the back of beyond'? What makes someone 'as pleased as punch'? Why do we refer to New York as 'The Big Apple'? From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this book delves deep into the history behind hundreds...
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Why do we call the best of something 'the bees' knees'? What do we really mean by 'the back of beyond'? What makes someone 'as pleased as punch'? Why do we refer to New York as 'The Big Apple'? From ancient idioms to up-to-the minute lingo, this book delves deep into the history behind hundreds of terms in our language.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781844546633 (1844546632)
Publish date: April 1st 2009
Publisher: John Blake
Pages no: 260
Edition language: English
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