Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas: Popular Expressions - What They Mean and Where We Got Them

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Judy Parkinson

Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas

Popular Expressions - What They Mean and Where We Got Them

Judy Parkinson

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English

Michael OMara
01 July 2013

Language: history & general works; Reference; Gift books

Series: I Used to Know That

From the bestselling author of 'I before E', this light-hearted book examines some of the more unusual phrases that litter the English language. Discover how we got such phrases as 'the bee's knees', 'as keen as mustard', 'the cat got your tongue' and 'barking mad'.

By: Judy Parkinson
Imprint: Michael OMara
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 12mm
ISBN: 9781782430117
ISBN 10: 1782430113
Series: I Used to Know That
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 July 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Judy Parkinson is a freelance writer who has authored numerous bestselling titles for Michael O'Mara Books, including I Before E (except after C) and Remember, Remember (the fifth of November).