{"product_id":"on-the-tip-of-my-tongue-the-perfect-word-for-every-life-moment-hardcover","title":"On the Tip of My Tongue: The Perfect Word for Every Life Moment - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Read Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNavigate every situation in modern life with eloquence and grace with this curated list of words featuring witty analysis of their origins, meanings, and practical applications.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eOn the Tip of My Tongue\u003c\/i\u003e, logophile and television star \u003cb\u003eTom Read Wilson takes a delicious dive into the etymology and usage of all kinds of words\u003c\/b\u003e, euphemisms, and bon mots. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Divided into sections spanning dating, personal development, show business, compliments, curses, complaining without being a Karen, and more, discover words and phrases like: \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompanion: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Panis\u003c\/i\u003e is the Latin root meaning \"bread\". At first glance, \u003ci\u003ecompanion\u003c\/i\u003e seems to be no companion of our root. However, etymologically, we have a \"person one breaks bread with\". \u003ci\u003eCompanion\u003c\/i\u003e, as we use it today, may seem adrift from its root but it is not the only word that metamorphosed, over time, from mere dining partner to chum: \u003ci\u003eMate\u003c\/i\u003e comes from the Old English \u003ci\u003emete\u003c\/i\u003e, which once meant all food - not just animal flesh. So your mate was the person with whom you shared your meat. Isn't that lovely? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eI have become the Bayeux Tapestry: \u003c\/b\u003e There are, naturally, occasions - though they are of course rare - where one is just too tired to attend a party. Tired, fatigued, flat, all sound so beige and drear-full that I always find myself leaning toward euphemism instead. My favourite is \"threadbare\". However, sometimes even threadbare gets a bit threadbare so I plump for the most famous of all threadbare pieces to demonstrate the point. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJOMO: \u003c\/b\u003e Acronyms tend to be quite bold. The reduction of a phrase to single initials is often an endeavour to soften it while retaining your core assertion. Acronyms remove the sting. Somehow, telling your chum that you experienced JOMO missing that dinner party when you were rather threadbare is a lot more innocuous than saying you felt the Joy Of Missing Out, which I experience a great deal more than its counterpart, FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e With Tom's wit and lifelong love of words by your side, you'll \u003cb\u003enever be lost for words again\u003c\/b\u003e, whether you are trying to understand the many metaphors for sex or trying to tell your mother you love her. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is a delightful and hilarious etymological solution to the Dear Mary dilemmas and conundrums of modern life and \u003cb\u003ea must-read for every budding vocabularian.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Read Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is a TV presenter, actor, and singer. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music in 2011, where he studied Musical Theatre and performed in plays and musicals all over the world, Tom stole the nation's hearts as the hilarious receptionist on \u003ci\u003eCelebs Go Dating\u003c\/i\u003e. Tom continues to be a regular on our TV screens, among other things, having won \u003ci\u003eCelebrity Mastermind \u003c\/i\u003e(BBC1), placed 2nd on \u003ci\u003eCelebrity Best Home Cook \u003c\/i\u003e(BBC1), and appearing on a multitude of shows such as \u003ci\u003eThe Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e (BBC1), \u003ci\u003e8 out of 10 Cats\u003c\/i\u003e (Ch4), and \u003ci\u003eCelebrity Juice\u003c\/i\u003e (ITV). Aside from professional pursuits, supporting the Arts and green initiatives is a great passion for Tom; he is an active campaigner for Wildwood and The Kent Wildlife Trust, as well as an Ambassador for Acting For Others. Tom is a devout logophile who hosts a regular podcast \u003ci\u003eTom Read Wilson has words with... \u003c\/i\u003eand has been posting his \u003ci\u003eWord of Day\u003c\/i\u003e videos since 2016. 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