As Right as Rain As Right as Rain

As Right as Rain

The Meaning and Origins of Popular Expressions

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Publisher Description

Would you be down in the dumps if, when asked the definition of certain phrases, it was all Greek to you? Let's not beat about the bush: the English language is littered with linguistic quirks, which, out of context, seem completely peculiar. If you can't quite cut the mustard, this book will explain how on earth 'off the cuff' came to express improvisation, why a 'gut feeling' is more intuitive than a brainwave, and who the heck is 'happy' Larry. 


These expressions and countless more become a piece of cake once you've read As Right as Rain - perfect for any Tom, Dick or Harry with a love of language.

GENRE
Professional & Technical
RELEASED
2013
5 September
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
224
Pages
PUBLISHER
Michael O' Mara Books
SIZE
6.6
MB

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