{"product_id":"the-illustrated-book-of-funny-old-sayings-everyday-phrases-and-their-origins-illustrated-books-of-sayings","title":"The Illustrated Book of Funny Old Sayings: Everyday phrases and their origins (Illustrated Books of Sayings)","description":"Have you ever wondered why we say, “It’s raining cats and dogs” and other funny old sayings like, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”? Often we know what they mean, but do we know where they originated?\n\nWell in this book, you are about to find out!\n\nFor example, when we want to wish someone a good nights sleep, people often say, “Night night, sleep tight.” Who would have thought that this dates back to Shakespeare’s time, when mattresses were secured onto a bed frame by ropes. In order to make the bed firmer and more comfortable, people would have to pull on the ropes to tighten the mattress and hence the saying came about.\n\nThis delightful book is full of well known sayings, beautifully matched with fun and original illustrations, which will make you laugh out loud. Part of the fun is seeing whether you can guess the saying just from looking at the picture.\n\nThis book will appeal to lovers of trivia, history and language. It makes the perfect little gift for the someone that has everything! Keep it in on the coffee table and provide a little bit of amusement for all!\n\nLearn a little trivia, keep history alive and order your book today!\n\nBUY NOW and receive the “Sayings Game” for FREE (Details inside the book)!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B086Y397QV\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B086Y397QV.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mooney, Sally|Clarke, Sam\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":43334671564861,"sku":"BVV.B086Y397QV.G","price":10.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B086Y397QV-0.jpg?v=1783698772","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-illustrated-book-of-funny-old-sayings-everyday-phrases-and-their-origins-illustrated-books-of-sayings","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}