by Neil Ewart · Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated · tapa dura · ISBN 9780713713541
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«Everyday Phrases: Their Origins and Meanings» is an etymological guide by Neil Ewart, published by Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated in hardcover (162 pages).
It collects 400 common phrases from the English-speaking world and breaks down their origin, meaning, and the stories behind sayings such as 'to put the cart before the horse', 'drunk as a lord', or 'to strike while the iron is hot'. Each entry combines explanation, context, and examples showing how these phrases have reached modern English.
Work published in 1983 by Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated; the edition includes an index.
For English learners and readers interested in the etymology of everyday expressions.
