IDIOMS Origins & Meanings: A Dictionary of Po
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Ever wondered why we “bark up the wrong tree” when we’re mistaken or why things seem to “go down the drain” when they fail? These quirky expressions have been passed down through generations, but do you know where they come from? In “IDIOMS: Origins & Meanings,” you’ll unlock the surprising, hilarious, and sometimes bizarre origins of over 200 popular idioms that we use without a second thought.
What’s inside:
Over 200 Idioms Demystified: Clear, concise explanations with fun examples that show you how to use these phrases in everyday conversations.
Hilarious and Strange Origins: Did you know “raining cats and dogs” has nothing to do with pets falling from the sky? Or that “spill the beans” originally involved voting secrets? This book takes you on a journey through the strange histories of idioms that will leave you laughing and enlightened.
Perfect for Everyone: Whether you’re a language lover, a student brushing up on English, or someone who just enjoys learning new and intriguing things, this book has something for everyone.
Boost Your Conversations: Impress your friends, colleagues, or even just enjoy knowing exactly what it means to “put the cart before the horse” or why you should “hold your horses.”
The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion
Looking for a unique and thoughtful gift? This book is perfect for anyone who loves language, enjoys quirky facts, or simply wants to be the most interesting person at the dinner table. Whether it’s for a friend, family member, or co-worker, this book is a gift that will spark laughter and curiosity.
Don’t miss out on this entertaining and educational book!
Buy Now and start your journey into the world of idioms—where every phrase has a funny, quirky, or unbelievable story waiting to be uncovered.
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4.5 out of 5 stars 21
4.8 out of 5 stars 8
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ASIN : B0CL926PD2
Publisher : Independently published (October 17, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 237 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8864623978
Item Weight : 12.7 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.54 x 9 inches
Charles C. –
Don’thave one!
If Etymology is your passion. You’ll LOVE this book!
Tim Thompson –
This was a gift
My daughter is an English major and loved this graduation gift.
havingfun –
Plants
Love the beautiful, descriptive pictures. Super book.
Madge –
Great for ESL Students (and everyone else).
As an ESL teacher, this book is great for generating discussion with my advanced students. It is a comprehensive and well organized reference. I have often wondered about the origins of many idioms and even if there is not a definitive answer it is at least fascinating to be presented with the plausible theories.
brittnyr –
A Key to Unlocking English’s Charm and Intricacies
This comprehensive guide demystifies over 200 commonly used idioms through clear definitions, example sentences, and fascinating etymologies. It provides language learners and enthusiasts alike with the tools to appreciate the nuances and cultural context behind English expressions, enhancing communication skills and satisfying curiosities about the eccentricities of the English language.
Kindle Customer –
Don’t bother buying this book !
First , let me say that I rarely ever post a bad review , but I felt , for this set of books , it was needed.I bought the set of both volumes 1 & 2 , as a gift for my husband . I had high hopes , but they were dashed as soon as I received the order . When I opened the book , the print was so light , it was hard for me to read and I don’t even need reading glasses . My husband has poor close up vision and needs not only glasses , but good light , as well ….I knew he would never be able to read this book , even with good light . I will say , that the heading for each idiom was in bold dark print , but everything under it was so pale gray , barely darker than the page color . I called to let Amazon know of the bad printing issue and requested another set of books , hoping that the light print issue would be fixed and that my new order would be readable . I got my second set of books , same issue …unfortunately , I never tried to actually read a couple of the idioms origins , if I had , I wouldn’t have bothered to re order them . These books are garbage…no thought went into writing this book , most likely an AI print copy …No history about each idiom . same format of just basic info for each one , not even understandable , in some cases . If I could have given it 0 stars I would have . Don’t waste your time or money on these !!!
Tuloraine –
Interesting
But barely skimmed the surface of an interesting topic.
Amazon Customer –
Basic
Explanations are short and sweet, but informative. Print is small and even with my cheaters on, I need a magnifying glass to read it. Print size is more my issue than the books fault. I just wish that print was bigger so I didn’t get a headache when I read it.
Noe Beswick –
Bought for the information, and for casual reading. Quite good fun to just flick through at random. Gives the meaning, origin, and an example of how it’s used in a sentence. Only downside is the print is quite small, so not that easy to read (even with glasses) if you’re a Senior person!. Would buy again though.
Margaret Brown –
Bought with the original book for Hubby for Christmas. He loves it
Adam –
I really enjoyed reading this book and learning all the different origins and meanings behind phrases we use everyday. It was nicely laid out with interesting categories.Have just seen a second book released and will definitely be ordering a copy!Well done Jasper!
justRob –
I got this as a present and the feedback has been ‘it’s super interesting! And they’re really enjoying the book’. So I guess that’s a great review in itself.
Anthony –
This is the physical book I’ve bought in a long time. Sooo disappointed that it’s been ‘printed’ in Arial font, or some sans-serif. I would not have bought. I’m not getting any of the others unless I can check that’s not the case. I was really looking forward to a “book’ I could pick up now and then. It if just so unacceptable to have a physical book in sand serif. I don’t care if it’s “needs to be like that for screen/kindle”; then don’t print it, or re-doit. I have never in my life (20th century) picked up a book that was in a sans serif. It’s like a car with wooden tyres, you could, but you just don’t fit good reason. For a physical book this matters in sorry.I’m reducing my review to one star. I agree with another reviewer. It reads like it was written by ai. This book was stored to explain the origin and ‘history’ if these sayings. Show stunner research. In short term me something I don’t know. Instead it just rambles on and waffles on for a pager and just ends up taking a page to achieve what a dictionary manages in four sentences. Should just read “when pigs fly: the occurrence of something that is highly implausible”. Yeah this is not ok. Or “as likely as me buying a physical book unless I can read part of it and see it first”