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Mad Hatters and White Elephants: Surprising Origins of Common Phrases by Margaret Opsata

Mad Hatters and White Elephants: Surprising Origins of Common Phrases by Margaret Opsata

Saved by the Bell, Baker’s Dozen, It Costs an Arm and a Leg, Wild Goose Chase…we all know what these everyday expressions mean, but where did they start and how has their usage evolved? Answering these questions for familiar phrases we all know and use is sometimes astonishing, often amusing, and always painlessly educational. My audience-interactive program will open a picture window on the exciting world of language.

This program has been made possible by Delaware Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Walk-Ins are welcome.

 

Related LibGuide: 400-499 - General Language by Sarena Deglin

Date:
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern Time
Location:
Community Room 1
Library:
Appoquinimink Public Library
Audience:
  Adults     Older Adults     Teens  
Categories:
  Literacy and Language  
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