Download or read book Everyday Phrases written by Neil Ewart and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the meaning and implication of 400 phrases commonly used throughout the English-speaking world, such as: eager beaver and sour grapes.
Download or read book The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions written by James McGuire and published by Whalen Book Works. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 100+ full-page illustrations, The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions introduces readers to the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language’s most common sayings! Why do we bring home the bacon, instead of some other salty meat? Whose beans are we spilling, exactly? Why was that cat in the bag to begin with? Every day, English speaking people turn phrase after phrase, idiom after idiom, with no actual idea what they are saying! Sure, the meaning of these expressions has long been established, but rarely do we stop to think about where they come from. The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions will profile 64 of the greatest idiom origin stories through simple text and captivating illustration. No longer will you wonder why getting a goat is so frustrating, or why hatters are so mad (and no, that one doesn’t come from Alice in Wonderland)! With The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions, everyday phrases come to life! Inside this charming little hardcover volume, the illustrated idioms will be arranged chronologically, with the oldest expressions appearing first, working all the way up to the present day. Each entry will provide the saying’s definition and origin story, laid out cohesively within a funny and captivating illustration of the strange and wonderful long-forgotten story. Whalen Book Works is an independent book publishing company that combines top-notch design, unique formats, and fresh content to create truly innovative gift books. We bring together a talented team of writers, designers, illustrators, and artists in order to develop strong editorial content that brings a book to life!
Download or read book Everyday Sayings written by Charles N. Lurie and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Common Phrases written by and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Listen Learn Italian written by Olga Ragusa and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This language-learning system offers the chance to quickly and efficiently develop the practical Italian needed for travel. 2 CDs with 90 minutes of material feature phrases and sentences spoken first in English and then in Italian, followed by a pause for repetition. The accompanying 80-page manual contains each word and phrase on the CDs.
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Funny Old Sayings written by Sally Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered why we say, "It's raining cats and dogs" and other funny old sayings like, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"? Often we know what they mean, but do we know where they originated?Well in this book, you are about to find out!For example, when we want to wish someone a good nights sleep, people often say, "Night night, sleep tight." Who would have thought that this dates back to Shakespeare's time, when mattresses were secured onto a bed frame by ropes. In order to make the bed firmer and more comfortable, people would have to pull on the ropes to tighten the mattress and hence the saying came about.This delightful book is full of well known sayings, beautifully matched with fun and original illustrations, which will make you laugh out loud. Part of the fun is seeing whether you can guess the saying just from looking at the picture.This book will appeal to lovers of trivia, history and language. It makes the perfect little gift for the someone that has everything! Keep it in on the coffee table and provide a little bit of amusement for all!Learn a little trivia, keep history alive.
Download or read book Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red written by Andrew Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover hundreds of entertaining and often hilarious etymological journeys, by the bestselling author of Can Holding in a Fart Kill You? English is filled with curious, intriguing and bizarre phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including: • Read between the Lines • Cat Got Your Tongue? • Put a Sock in It • Close, but No Cigar • Bring Home the Bacon • Caught Red-Handed • Under the Weather • Raining Cats and Dogs Perfect for trivia and language lovers alike, this entertaining collection is the ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.
Download or read book Watch Your Tongue written by Mark Abley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phrases, idioms, and clichés—why do we say the things we say? Watch Your Tongue explores weird and wonderful everyday sayings and what they reveal about us. Do you ever wonder why you shouldn’t have a cow but you should seize a bull by its horns? Who has the better reputation in language—cats or dogs? Do you sometimes feel that our speech is all smoke and mirrors or that our expressions simply make no sense? In Watch Your Tongue, award-winning author Mark Abley explores the phrases, idioms, and clichés of our everyday language. With wit and subtle wisdom, he unravels the mysteries of these expressions, illuminating the history, tradition and stories behind everything we say. Pulling examples from Shakespeare’s plays to sports team names, ancient Rome to Twitter, Abley shares samples and anecdotes of the eccentric ways that we play with, parse, and pattern language. Why do so many companies use fruit for their brand names? What do politicians mean when they say they’re going to “drain the swamp”? Why does English use chickens to signify cowardice? Abley dives into the history and psychology behind these examples and countless others, unpacking their significance (and sheer absurdity) to show how our language developed, where it is headed, and what we can learn about ourselves from it. Whimsically illustrated, easily browsable, and full of catchy sidebars, Watch Your Tongue celebrates how we amuse ourselves with words and what our sayings reveal about the way we see the world.
Download or read book A Pair of Blue Eyes written by Thomas Hardy and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Learn Spanish Spanish Idiomatic Expressions Everyday Phrases Proverbs Sayings written by Carlos Aguerro and published by Carlos Aguerro. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Spanish fast: Aprenda Español rápidamente As you may already know, Spanish is not an easy-to-learn language. The best way to try to master Spanish is to learn by heart its most popular idiomatic expressions. In this book, you will find the corresponding English version below every Spanish Modismo, plus a couple of ready-to-use examples to help you catch its full meaning. Learn 250 Spanish idioms, everyday phrases and proverbs, and enjoy comparing them with their English counterparts.
Download or read book Salty Dog Talk written by Bill Beavis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating and charming pocket book explains the seafaring beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore. Just a few examples are: Chock-a-block Chance your arm Money for old rope Spic and span Push the boat out At close quartersThis entertaining book has been a popular title for boaters and landlubbers alike, ever since first publication in 1983. 'Good fun' Yachts and Yachting 'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International 'An entertaining and informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly
Download or read book Everyday Sayings written by Charles N 1879- Author Lurie and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Sayings written by Ella Frances Sanders and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Translation and Eating the Sun, a charming illustrated collection of more than fifty expressions from around the globe that explores the nuances of language From the hilarious and romantic to the philosophical and literal, the idioms, proverbs, and adages in this illustrated collection address the nuances of language in the form of sayings from around the world. From the French idiom “to pedal in the sauerkraut” (meaning, “to spin your wheels”), to the Japanese idiom “even monkeys fall from trees” (meaning, “even experts can be wrong”), The Illustrated Book of Sayings reveals the remarkable diversity, humor, and poignancy of the world’s languages and cultures.
Download or read book Learn German Idiomatic Expressions Everyday Phrases Proverbs Sayings written by Linda Milton and published by Linda Milton. This book was released on 2015-03-21 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn German fast: schnell und einfach Deutsch lernen As you may already know, German is not an easy-to-learn language. The best way to try to master German is to learn by heart its most popular idiomatic expressions. In this book, you will find the corresponding English version above every German Redewendung. This will help you catch its full meaning in no time. Learn 250 German idioms, everyday phrases and proverbs, and enjoy comparing them with their English equivalents.
Download or read book Positive Quotes for Every Day written by Patricia Lorenz and published by Publications International. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive Quotes for Every Day contains an inspiring quote for each day of the year, and each quote is followed by a reflection and an action step to help keep the reader focused on the positive throughout the year. This book presents quotations that will comfort and encourage readers, no matter what circumstances they encounter each day. Varied sources are quoted, from Aristotle to Mark Twain to Mohandas Gandhi to Mae West. Positive Quotes for Every Day not only presents the reader with brilliant quotes, it gives readers action steps to help readers apply the quotes to their daily lives. This title explores various circumstances, emotions, and themes--from dealing with grief to handling disappointment to finding joy in the little things every day. Positive Quotes for Every Day is portable, and a ribbon bookmark is attached.
Download or read book Everyday sayings written by Charles N. Lurie and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everyday Sayings written by Charles N. Lurie and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
