[PDF.22qo] Dictionary of Idioms: And Their Origins

Dictionary of Idioms: And Their Origins

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 | #3286729 in Books |  1992-11-12 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | File type: PDF | 288 pages

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||11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.| The phrases from etymology of words and historical things that created our idioms....|By A. Tice|Here are some brief examples (although the book explains in more detail):
* "The Midas Touch" means the ability to make money, to have continuous good fortune, it comes from the story of - Midas the legendary king of Phrygia, was granted a wish by Bacchus in return for a help|About the Author|Linda and Roger Flavell have been studying the oddities of English for over 25 years. Linda has a degree in modern languages and subsequent qualifications in secondary and primary teaching. Roger has many years of experience working for London U

Examining the origins of everyday idioms and expressions, such as "a storm in a teacup" and "flavour of the month", this book explains their meanings and gives examples of their use. Interspersed with the individual entries are mini-essays on recurring themes - familiar phrases with nautical origins, expressions based on the macabre and on the peculiarly British view of foreigners. (Why do we have Dutch uncles and Dutch treats, but take French leave?) For the serious stu...

You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Dictionary of Idioms: And Their Origins   |  From Kyle Cathie.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.

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