{"product_id":"a-hog-on-ice","title":"A Hog on Ice","description":"From “mad as a wet hen” to “corn dodger” and “hobgoblin,” Charles Funk’s collections of curious words and expressions are a treasure trove of word origin.\n\nWhere did expressions like this come from anyway?\nNow finally we’ll know what “letting the cat out of the bag” or “going on wild-goose chase” refers to. In this fun collection of over 400 curious expressions and sayings, Dr. Funk explains the meanings that we use in everyday speech without even thinking about it. He has traced them back through the years-in some cases centuries-in an effort to determine their sources, to find out what the original allusions were, or, at the very least, to give us his expert opinion when facts cannot be traced.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0060912596\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0060912596.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Funk, Charles E.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43291354398781,"sku":"BVV.0060912596.G","price":6.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0060912596-0.jpg?v=1782251864","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-hog-on-ice","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}