Mad Hatters and White Elephants: Surprising Origins of Common Phrases

Friday, May 16, 2025
12:30 – 3:00 pm
Modern Maturity Center
Kent 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 the Margaret for this free lecture program! Stick around after the program for tea and cakes for $15.

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

Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Ave
Dover DE 19904
302-734-1200 x129