Interesting Stories about Curious Words From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings

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Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of <i>Countdown</i>'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. <b> Who was SWEET FANNY ADAMS?</b> <b> What's the dramatic true story behind STEALING THUNDER?</b> <b> Why is it CHANCING YOUR ARM when you take a risk?</b> <b> What do bears have to do with LICKING INTO SHAPE?</b> <b> Or robbers with PULLING SOMEONE'S LEG?</b> <b> Why are CIRCLES VICIOUS?</b> <b> And, what's so bad about a WHITE ELEPHANT?</b> 'Nobody on earth knows more about the English language than Susie Dent' Gyles Brandreth