{"product_id":"say-what-you-mean-tracey-wagstaff-9798317413927","title":"Say What You Mean: The Ultimate Guide to Idioms, Sayings \u0026 Slang","description":"Ever wondered why we say \"bite the bullet\", \"spill the beans\", or \"the ball is in your court\"? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOr what on earth a Victorian would mean if they called you a \"sauce-box\" or said you had \"the morbs\"? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSay What You Mean is your backstage pass to the weird, wonderful, and often downright hilarious world of idioms, sayings, and slang - old and new. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with personality, humour, history, and real-life examples, this book doesn't just explain the meaning of popular phrases... it tells their story. From pirates to Shakespeare, soldiers to social media stars - discover where these famous lines came from, why we still say them, and how to use them like a pro (without sounding like a pirate lost in 2025). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside you'll find: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryday idioms explained \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForgotten phrases from history that deserve a comeback \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSavage Victorian slang that still hits hard \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePirate sayings, military slang \u0026amp; Shakespeare's best one-liners \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFun quizzes \u0026amp; challenges to test your idiom IQ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTips on how to use idioms naturally in conversation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis isn't just another boring language guide. This is bold, cheeky, smart - and dangerously addictive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a word nerd, a writer, a chatterbox, or just someone who loves sounding clever without trying too hard... this book is for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFunny, fascinating, and totally unforgettable - Say What You Mean will change the way you speak forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracey Wagstaff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798317413927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Tracey Wagstaff","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851213549823,"sku":"9798317413927","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/say-what-you-mean-tracey-wagstaff-9798317413927","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}