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7 cm (24" x 18")
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Interesting Stories about Curious Words Food and Drink 7 cm (24" x 18")A curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES and NINE DAY WONDERS in the English language. Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS? What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER? Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk? What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE? Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONE'S LEG? Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS? And, what's so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT? By Susie