Customer Reviews
Love it! - By: N. Malliaros, 21 Nov 2008 
My first of a series of Harry Oliver books with great information on everyday expressions & brilliant illustrations. I recommended it to my whole office who swarmed to buy copies & have been great followers of every sequel since. I think it makes for a great gift for all those inquisitive minds out there but don't forget to buy a copy for yourself. You're going to love it too!
funny and very distracting - By: Michael Johns, 20 Nov 2008 i don't understand what the other reviewers are trying to say. This book does exactly what it says on the tin. i received March Hares as a gift last year & it has constantly provided intrigue & often laughter during trips to the loo! A great toilet book full of memorable facts about the words & phrases we all use so often.
Don't bother - By: Kate W, 13 Mar 2006 
If you really are interestedin the origin of phrases, you would do better to have a look at one of the many websites on this subject.
If you are unable to work out for yourself that the phrase "Mission Impossible" comes from the TV series of the same name, then this is the book for you.
Other phrases are not particularly well-researched & the author seems to have plumped for the obvious meanings rather than looked at the originsin any depth.
I have given the book one star for it's presentation - nice cover, but don't judge the book by it. (Can anyone tell me the origin of that phrase - it's so obvious I'm suprised it's notin Mr. Oliver's book).
Disappointing - By: Badgergirl, 28 Nov 2005 
This book is badly named. Its subtitle is 'Origins of the words & phrases we use every day' - not strictly true. I started reading this last night & most of the time it tells you what the phrases/words mean & not the origin of them. It is quite interesting though but would be very useful if it told you the whole story
