| WORDS (aka FIGURES OF SPEECH) A look at the origin of certain words and figures of speech. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7058 |
| Catalog #: | 510609 | |
| Clip Number: | 510609-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 333 | |
| Timecode: | 01:39:19 - 01:39:38 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1942 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Misc. LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | WORDS (aka FIGURES OF SPEECH) A look at the origin of certain words and figures of speech. London. C/U of a woman shouting at her husband about all the work she does. Various shots of classic books. Various shots of diagrams and sketches showing the origins of words and phrases, such as "pig in a poke" and "hoisted by his own petard". Includes an explaination of palendrome. A woman says "no" and kicks her husband out of bed - for eating biscuits. | |
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