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Mothballs and Elbow Grease

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Mothballs and Elbow Grease

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A fascinating, attractively illustrated collection of household sayings with their origins and meanings. 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.
Release date Australia
May 5th, 2011
Pages
128
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Imprint
National Trust Books
Dimensions
120x160x14
ISBN-13
9781907892165
Product ID
10397627

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