Loose Cannons, Red Herrings, and Other Lost Metaphors
New York: W. W. Norton & Co, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The dust jacket has light handling wear with minor age toning.
Explores the origins and meanings of common English metaphors and expressions. Comprehensive and interesting with great short synopsis of each phrase. An engaging resource for understanding hidden poetry in everyday language.
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