Uncover Common Phrases: And Where They Come From Chronicled By Myron Korach Format Ebook

Myron Korach has collected many tales on how the common phrases we use today came to be, Some are wacky, funny, silly, weird, bloody, and even just historical, There are many common phrases that most do know, and many that most do not know, After reading this book, you will always remember the meaning behind these ludicrous sounding phrases when saying them,

Over the years, many common phrases have

been created from many different stories or occurrences, Common phrases not only help us create conversation, but have an important relationship between the past and the present, Historical circumstances have shaped these phrases good and well, They convey powerful meanings that we can take into consideration, They also show how our current language has been shaped by history, These phrases come from not only historical events, but from the everyday likes of regular people like you or me,

I honestly didn't enjoy this type of book, but thats because it isn't a kind of book I would really want to read.
If I were somebody that, for example, was intrigued by common phrases, I would have loved this book, Even people that are just slightly interested in literature or history would have enjoyed this, Im just a fiction kind of gal, and find vampires, demons, and witches more fascinating, However, I really liked the tone of this book, The author seemed like he was having a conversation with you, not lecturing you, Overall, this book is very informative, interesting, and a good book to read when curiosity about literature or the past has overtaken you,

Have you ever wondered where an expression like: crocodile tears, apple of my eye, even Steve, mad money, three sheets to the wind, or piping hot came from Well this book explains lots of common expressions and their history.
My husband and I got this for Christmas last year, Each morning at breakfast we would readorof them, and it is has been delightful hearing the stories behind these expressions, This would be a great gift for a grandparent!,This book was so inconsistent, Could have been a fun read, but was instead very frustrating, Love you Alicia! Very interesting! I loved learning where these phrases came from and learning a few new phrases along the way, Ever wondered where the phrase raining cats and dogs came from In a Teutonic myth, the wind was a huge dog, chief attendant to Odin, the god of wisdom, war, and the cosmos.
When it rained hard, Odin's dog was chasing a cat, in the form of rain, So when it poured, Odin dropped cats and dogs from the sky, Learn the stories behind such phrases as: A la carte Coast is clear Dog days of summer Flash in the pan In hot water Lame duck Pay through the nose Run amok Apple of my eye Cockandbull story Cut and dried Face the music Fly off the handle Kick the bucket Lion's share Pull strings And many more.