Описание: Curious English words and phrases

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Curious English words and phrases the truth behind the expressions we use /

Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', �...

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Основен автор:	Cryer, Max.
Формат:	Електронен
Език:	English
Публикувано:	Wollombi, NSW : Exisle Pub., 2012.
Предмети:	English language > Etymology. English language > Terms and phrases. > Terms and phrases. English language > Idioms. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Etymology. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > General. ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Electronic books. Terms and phrases.
Онлайн достъп:	http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=458496

Резюме:	Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? 'Curious English Words and Phrases' is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here!
Физически характеристики:	1 online resource.
Библиография:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9781927187548 1927187540 9781927187517 1927187516