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John Murray Interesting Stories About Curious Words by Susie Dent – From Red Herrings to Stealing Thunder
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Report incorrect product informationJoin Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's 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£ What's 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 SOMEONE'S LEG£ Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS£ And, what's so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT£
Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's 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£ What's 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 SOMEONE'S LEG£ Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS£ And, what's so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT£
