Why Do We Say That...? Tilting at Windmills... and Other Popular Sayings

You're sure to hear someone say from time to time: “you can't step in the same river twice” or “it was a stroke of genius”. Perhaps you don't know exactly what these sayings mean or where they come from. You'll find a clear answer in this book. We have selected twenty-one commonly used sayings that have their origins in both Czech and world history. Get to know them, and the next time you hear someone say, “you're on my list,” you'll always know what they mean.