Dictionary of Colorful Phrases

by Gibson Carothers, James Lacey

See how much more entertaining and informative you can be, whether you have to give a speech, write an article or report, or simply want to have fun with the language. Discover the fascinating meanings of such words and phrases as goldbrickers, freeloaders, dingbats, dark horses, give a hoot, go to pot, tie the knot, lower the boom, hunky-dory, gung-ho, fly-by-night, dyed-in-the-wool, and many more. Bright, silly illustrations will make you "happy as a lark." "...explains where the expressions came from, how they are used, and what they mean...a creative illustration on every page."—New York Newsday. 96 pages (all in color), 5 1/4 X 7.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994