Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language
This witty and informative book debunks myths that bamboozle word-loving fansand offers a delightful primer on the eccentricities of the English language. ~Publisher Synopsis
I love it when you talk retro : hoochie coochie, double whammy, drop a dime, and the forgotten origins of American speech The phrase drinking the Kool-Aid is a mystery to young people today, as is 45rpm. Even older folks dont know the origins of raked over the coals and cut to the chase. Keyes ("The Quote" "Verifier") uses his skill as a sleuth of sources to track what he calls retrotalk: a slippery slope of puzzling allusions to past phenomena. ~Publishers Weekly
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