A Pig in a Poke-Curious, Bizarre and incomprehensible Expressions Explained by Penny Mills c2003 First Edition

Description

A Pig in a Poke offers an entertaining and thorough investigation into the origins of the English language’s most baffling idioms. The book deconstructs curious, bizarre, and seemingly incomprehensible expressions, tracing their roots back to ancient customs, maritime history, and medieval marketplaces. By explaining the literal meanings behind figurative speech, it reveals how colorful phrases survive long after their original contexts have vanished, providing a fascinating look at the evolution of everyday communication.