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S. John St Clair, Kent Hesselbein; S. John St Clair
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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 Cliches and Evolution of Idioms, delves deep into
the history of phrases and common English expressions, exposing
numerous misconceptions and incorrect 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 "Me Tarzan, you Jane" was never used in any
Tarzan book or movie? Are you aware of the fact that "Elementary,
my dear Watson" never appeared in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
Sherlock Holmes novels? Then from where did these quotes originate?
Did you know that "umpteenth time" was in use almost 100 years
before top printed sources claim? Did you know that "God willing
and the Creeks don't rise" originally had nothing to do with
streams of water? Did you know that "How do you like them apples?"
was not referring to the fruit, and that the date of its first
appearance in print is often wrongly stated? 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 "By the skin of my teeth" to as new as "Kicking the
can down the road," this comprehensive work is sure to appeal to
seekers of truth everywhere. The author welcomes your comments.
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