Take My Word for It: A Dictionary of English Idioms

by Anatoly Liberman

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Three centuries of English idioms--their unusual origins and unexpected interpretations To pay through the nose. Raining cats and dogs. By hook or by crook. Curry favor. Drink like a fish. Eat crow. We hear such phrases every day, but this book is the first truly all-encompassing etymological guide to both their meanings and origins. Spanning more than three centuries, Take My Word for It is a fascinating, one-of-a-kind window into the surprisingly...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1517914124

ISBN13:9781517914127

Release Date:January 2023

Publisher:University of Minnesota Press

Length:328 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 7.0" x 8.9"

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