The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead

Name: The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead
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SKU: 9781398715929
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A Journey Around the World in Idioms, Proverbs and General Nonsense

By Adam Sharp

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The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead takes readers on a global tour of idioms, proverbs and amusing expressions. Join wordsmith Adam Sharp as he unpacks quirky insults and sayings from around the world, such as the French insult "You are a potato with the face of a guinea pig", a US phrase to urge speed "You're going as slow as molasses in January", and the Vietnamese term for a shark: "fat fish". This humorous collection reveals the fascinating and hilarious linguistic treasures found in every culture.
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This book is perfect for lovers of language, fans of humour, and anyone who enjoys discovering strange and witty phrases from different cultures. It makes a delightful and unique gift, especially suited to those with a taste for wordplay and travel-inspired nonsense.

Know your tater trap from your sniffle herring in Sharp's journey around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense - the perfect gift for Christmas

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Know your tater trap from your sniffle herring in Sharp's journey around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense - the perfect gift for Christmas.

'Brilliant, hilarious fun from a master wordsmith - you will LOVE this book' – Kit de Waal

'Extremely entertaining and very useful for new insults' – Russell Kane

'Utter genius' – Marian Keyes

'Brilliant' – Brian Bilston

Join wordsmith Adam Sharp as he journeys around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense. Learn unusual insults from France (You are a potato with the face of a guinea pig), how to hurry someone up in the US (You're going as slow as molasses in January) and what they call a shark in Vietnam (fat fish).

Full of fascinating, ridiculous and hilarious translations from around the world, Adam has rounded up the very best of what every corner of the globe has to offer.

Let's get this show on the road! Or:

Let's saddle the chickens! (German)

On with the butter! (Icelandic)

Forward with the goat! (Dutch)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398715929

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seven Dials

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 224

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Adam Sharp Education & Reference Fiction Humour

About the Author

Adam is originally from Manchester but has moved around often (he's not very good at staying still). He has lived in: London, Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland, The Channel Islands, The Canary Islands, Nashville, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Adam has had over thirty jobs (he's not a very loyal employee, either). He has been paid to: Teach sport in kindergartens, serve sandwiches in casinos, catch footballs, juggle bottles, wash dishes, review music, change nappies, walk on stilts.

For more lists and to stay in touch with Adam, you can find him on Twitter and TikTok @adamcsharp.