Who Said That? The Stories Behind Familiar Expressions

For Readers, Writers, Word Lovers, and Trivia Buffs, Fresh Ink Group Explains Whence Come Those Phrases That Color Everyday Speech

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J Ajlouny

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Who Said That? provides an entertaining and authoritative reference for the origins and meanings of our common figures of speech. - Who said 100+ famous expressions? - Who really said them? - What did they actually say? - What did they actually mean? - Why did they say them that way? - Who repeated what was said? Surprisingly true, sometimes strange, always fascinating, the stories about whence came these expressions will entertain, educate, and even amaze you.

Author Biography:

Author of Figuratively Speaking and more, Joseph S. Ajlouny holds a B.A. in Journalism from Wayne State University and a J.D. from Michigan State University. He founded the Federal Bureau of Entertainment (FBE) to develop and produce one-person stage shows featuring prominent British actors. Now focusing on touring theatre projects and Great Lakes history research, he is a writer and editor of humor, pop-reference, essays, and assorted arcana. He lives in Detroit.

Release date Australia

August 9th, 2016

Author

J Ajlouny

Pages

120

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

152x229x7

ISBN-13

9781936442317

Product ID

25843619

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