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Mad Hatters and White Elephants: Surprising Origins of Common Phrases

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Milton Public Library
Sussex County
Program: Mad Hatters and White Elephants: Surprising Origins of Common Phrases

Saved by the Bell, Baker’s Dozen, It Costs an Arm and a Leg, Wild Goose Chase…we all know what these everyday expressions mean, but where did they start and how has their usage evolved? Answering these questions for familiar phrases we all know and use is sometimes astonishing, often amusing, and always painlessly educational. This audience-interactive program will open a picture window on the exciting world of language.

Speaker: Margaret Opsata

This event is sponsored by Delaware Humanities. If you have any questions please contact the hosting location.

Milton Public Library
121 Union Street
Milton DE 19968
302-855-1975

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