When Pigs Fly: The Humorous History of Animal Metaphors

by Stanley J. St. Clair, Michele Doucette (Editor), Kent Hesselbein (Illustrator)

Stan St. Clair is the author of over twenty books, including the highly acclaimed series, Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions. He also writes a weekly column for two newspapers titled “Where Did that Come From?”, a different version of which is published on a widely read business website, at . When Pigs Fly explores the meanings and origins of hundreds of animal metaphors, similes and proverbs, many of which have been incorrectly attributed in previous publications. It is a fun adventure told in the author’s words, and from his experiences and research.

214 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2020