Why do we “kick the bucket”? What does mustard have to do with performance? And why do we keep blaming innocent goats for our problems?

Said and Done dives headfirst into the delightfully twisted, occasionally absurd, and always fascinating origins of the idioms we toss around like confetti. With a blend of sharp humor, historical insight, and zero tolerance for grammar myths, Daniel Kolarits decodes phrases—from ancient battlefields and Shakespearean stages to modern office politics and drunken sailor slang.

Equal parts reference guide, trivia goldmine, and comedic commentary, this book is for word nerds, trivia junkies, and anyone who's ever used a phrase without knowing (or caring) what it actually meant.

So grab a copy, crack it open, and prepare to never look at a “wild goose chase” the same way again. Spoiler: It’s not about birds. Probably.