Publisher's Synopsis
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.
