I read this book long ago. Cool! This edition looks a bit faded- like a reprint of a reprint. Not crisp enough. But certainly good ! I gave it as a gift to some friends. Did you know that the term “On the nose” comes from radio ? The director of a radio show behind a glass wall used to signal to the voice actor that they were reaching the time limit for their live read by slowly putting the tip of his finger to his nose tip - and touching it meant “perfect timing” to reach the end. Lots of colloquialisms like that are explained with fun facts, many from jobs and activities that have disappeared. Could use an update! Already we will have to explain what terms like “Ring me” meant from when telephones housed an actual bell. Old fashioned but interesting.