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Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings by Susie Dent – Non Fiction – Paperback

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Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdowns Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE-DAY WONDERS in the English language.

Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?

Whats the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER?

Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk?

What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE?

Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONES LEG?

Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS?

And, whats so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT?

Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent Gyles Brandreth

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Interesting Stories about Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings by Susie Dent – Non Fiction – Paperback

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