On the Origin of the Clichés and Evolution of Idioms

By Stanley J. St. Clair

Book Overview

This fascinating work unveils the origins and meanings of almost 400 common English cliches, idioms, axioms, proverbs, similes, and curious words and catch-phrases, salted with a hint of humor. It is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1935786288
• ISBN13: 9781935786283
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Saint Clair Publications
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"