I'm not Hanging Noodles on your Ears

That's the Russian Idiom for I'm not pulling your leg. And as author Jag Bhalla demonstrates in this lighthearted tour of the world's idioms, these aren't the only odd expressions out there. Idioms are often hilarious, and they provide a wonderful window on how different cultures see the world. You'll discover how idioms and language embody cultural attitudes and capture linguistic nuance, on subjects ranging from food to work to romance. Whether you're a linguist or just a lover of words and whimsy, this is one little tome you're sure to get a kick out of. And we're not hanging noodles on your ears.