WE REEL them off every day – but when you stop to think about it, some of our favourite phrases don’t make the slightest bit of sense. Understand their origins, however, and all becomes clear – as humourist Max Cryer explains in the new book Curious English Words and Phrases. Here’s his A-to-Z guide to why we say…
Sunday 19 October 2014
Ever wondered the meaning behind our favourite sayings? I should cocoa...
WE REEL them off every day – but when you stop to think about it, some of our favourite phrases don’t make the slightest bit of sense. Understand their origins, however, and all becomes clear – as humourist Max Cryer explains in the new book Curious English Words and Phrases. Here’s his A-to-Z guide to why we say…
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