Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs, and

Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs, and Figurative Expressions

In what may just be the most detailed, accurate and comprehensive book of its type ever published, Stanley J. St. Clair, author of On the Origin of the ClichÃ©s and Evolution of Idioms, delves deep into the history of phrases and common English expressions, exposing numerous misconceptions and previously published origins.
By enlarging the page size, using smaller print, and removing the illustrations and humorous antidotes, St. Clair is able to include all of the entries in his two previous volumes and double the combined number in this remarkable work.
Many of our common catchphrases are actually misquotes, often even attributed wrongly. Did you know that â€œMe Tarzan, you Janeâ€ was never used in any Tarzan book or movie? Are you aware of the fact that â€œElementary, my dear Watsonâ€ never appeared in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyleâ€™s Sherlock Holmes novels? Then from where did these quotes originate?
Did you know that â€œumpteenth timeâ€ was in use almost 100 years before top printed sources claim? Did you know that â€œThe good Lord willing and the Creeks donâ€™t riseâ€ had nothing to do with streams of water? Did you know that â€œHow do you like them apples?â€ was not referring to the fruit, and that the date of its first appearance is often misquoted?
Unlike most phrase dictionaries, in many cases this work not only gives the definition and most likely origin, but early citations as well. With entries as ancient as â€œBy the skin of my teethâ€ to as new as â€œKicking the can down the road,â€ this comprehensive work is sure to appeal to seekers of truth everywhere. The author welcomes your comments.
Country USA
Manufacturer St. Clair Publications
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-04-04
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	St. Clair Publications
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-04-04
Format	Kindle eBook

Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs, and Figurative Expressions

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