On the Origin of the Clichés and Evolution of Idioms - Paperback

by Kent Hesselbein (Illustrator), Stanley J. St Clair (Author)

This fascinating work unveils the origins and meanings of almost 400 common English clichés, idioms, axioms, proverbs, similes, and curious words and catch-phrases, salted with a hint of humor. It is a myth-buster on the origins of a number of them. If you think you know the full scoop on "Your name is mud," and the international distress signal, "SOS," you are likely wrong. What about "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?" and "Caught red handed?" Did "Cleanliness is next to godliness" come from the Bible? The book is illustrated and lists hundreds of references from books, plays, films, songs, poems, and even currency, letters and court records. Delve into this unique tome which is better by 'a country mile' than many others of its type.

Author Biography

Stanley J. St.Clair is the founder and owner of St. Clair Publications and the author of eight other published books. He holds a degree in Religious Education from Covington College and Theological Seminary. Stan was featured in the 2007-2008 Cambridge Who's Who, Honors Edition, and the International Who's Who in Poetry in 2004. He has traveled extensively around the globe, has met a number of dignitaries and counts well-known authors among his friends. Stan has four children, one stepdaughter, fourteen grandchildren, and two great- grand-children. He and his wife, Rhonda, live in Tennessee, USA.