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Humble Pie and Cold Turkey
Book • 2022
In 'Humble Pie and Cold Turkey', Caroline Taggart delves into the fascinating history behind everyday English phrases and idioms.
The book covers a wide range of expressions, explaining their origins from historical, cultural, and linguistic perspectives.
Organized by themes such as food, home, childhood, and romance, it reveals surprising stories behind phrases like 'humble pie', 'cold turkey', 'blue-blooded', and 'passing with flying colors'.
The book is both educational and entertaining, appealing to language lovers and trivia fans alike.
The book covers a wide range of expressions, explaining their origins from historical, cultural, and linguistic perspectives.
Organized by themes such as food, home, childhood, and romance, it reveals surprising stories behind phrases like 'humble pie', 'cold turkey', 'blue-blooded', and 'passing with flying colors'.
The book is both educational and entertaining, appealing to language lovers and trivia fans alike.
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