Words and Phrases Part Three
Here are some word and phrase stories from the letters G, H, and I. The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins, 4th Edition (Facts on File Writer's Library) by Robert Hendrickson (published in 2008) is an enjoyable and informative read. If you can’t purchase a copy, I recommend borrowing it from your local library if possible. Get a horse! A phrase from the early age of the automobile in the U.S. when motorcars were often mired in ditches or chugged slowly down