Phrased & Confused by Eli Burnstein (Hardcover)

Phrased & Confused by humor writer Eli Burnstein is a witty collection that unpacks commonly misunderstood and enigmatic quotations and sayings, revealing what they originally meant. Praised by Steven Pinker and Mark Forsyth, it combines language history with plenty of laughs. An entertaining Abrams hardcover for word lovers, trivia fans and anyone who enjoys etymology served with a smile.