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Mad Hatters and White Elephants: Surprising Origins of Common Phrases

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 pm
South Coastal 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. My audience-interactive program will open a picture window on the exciting world of language.

Join Margaret for this lecture program!

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

South Coastal Library
43 Kent Avenue
Meeting Room A & B
Bethany Beach DE 19930
302-858-5518

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