Learn a Little Language Lore at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

TOMS RIVER – “Close, but no cigar.” “Stop on a dime.” “It isn’t worth a red cent.” Ever wonder about the origins and meanings of phrases you hear almost every day? Find out during “Where Did That Phrase Come From?” at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 2.

Among the facts you’ll discover is that many common expressions developed within certain population segments or groups. The meanings of words are often unrelated to the aphorisms in which they appear. Sometimes, words make sense together only in the accepted meaning of a phrase.

This entertaining hour will enlighten you about global cultures, communication, and the power of language. We’d tell you more, but then we’d have “let the cat out of the bag.”

Please register at https://bit.ly/OclTrPhrase to attend this free program. For more information, drop by the OCL Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, call (732) 349-6200, or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events for the full OCL program schedule.

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