Interesting Stories About Curious Words By Susie Dent

Who was Sweet Fanny Adams? Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown’s Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best Red Herrings, Cock and Bull Stories and Nine Day Wonders in the English language. For example – What’s the dramatic true story behind Stealing Thunder? – Why is it Chancing Your Arm when you take a risk? – What do bears have to do with Licking Into Shape? – Or robbers with Pulling Someone’s Leg? – Why are Circles Vicious? – And, what’s so bad about a White Elephant? ‘Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent’ – Gyles Brandreth. Hardcover. Published by John Murray September2023