Mothballs and Elbow Grease (Hardcover)

A charming, attractively illustrated collection of household sayings with their origins and meanings. Mothballs and Elbow Grease explores the impact and influence of domestic chores and household items that have become woven into the fabric of everyday life and speech. From the origins of words like 'charwoman' and 'pantry' to those turns of phrase which have acquired a broader meaning, such as 'handle with kid gloves' and 'it will all come out in the wash', this fascinating book pieces together the intriguing background to many widely-used expressions which have their roots set in the domestic life of bygone days.

General

Imprint:	National Trust Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	National Trust History & Heritage
Release date:	May 2011
First published:	May 2011
Authors:	National Trust
Dimensions:	160 x 120 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-1-907892-16-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General
LSN:	1-907892-16-8
Barcode:	9781907892165

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