Why Is Q Always Followed By U?: Word-Perfect Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about Language
By Michael Quinion.
Description
Long-time word-detective and bestselling author of "Port Out" and "Starboard Home", Michael Quinion brings us the answers to nearly two hundred of the most intriguing questions he's been asked about language over the years. Sent to him by enquiring readers from all around the globe, Michael's answers about the meanings and histories behind the quirky phrases, slang and language that we all use are set to delight, amuse and enlighten even the most hardened word-obsessive. Did you know that 'Blighty' comes from an ancient Arabic word? Or that Liberace c...
ISBN(s)
1846141842, 9781846141843