March Hares and Monkeys' Uncles

by Harry Oliver

Book Overview

From the publishers of the Number 1 bestseller Red Herrings and White Elephants Why is a March hare mad? Why do we sometimes call ourselves a monkey's uncle? Why do cricketers who don't score anything... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843581523
• ISBN13: 9781843581529
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Metro Books
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.9" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

I am American & my wife is British & is always saying things I dont understand so this book helps me with finding out what she is talking about as it gives the meaning of phrases she uses

A 'must' for any 'word origins' fan who loves to get at the root of the English language

MARCH HARES AND MONKEYS' UNCLES: ORIGINS OF THE WORDS AND PHRASES WE USE EVERY DAY is a 'must' for any 'word origins' fan who loves to get at the root of the English language. Some definitions like 'blarney' or 'limey' may already be well known by avid word fans; others such as 'in the doldrums' are less covered elsewhere and certain to enlighten. From place names to common expressions, the definitions are arranged by topic for easy and fun browsing. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch