Books

[zabado]

Can anyone tell me the title of a book, that will have the origin of some old phrases and sayings?. (touch wood,three sheets to the wind ect. )Thank you.

[yogasun]

Something along these lines?

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[vegasmad]

This sort of thing?
http://www.bookdeposi...on-Judy/9781843176671

[zabado]

Perfect. Thank you.

[HowardKennitby]

If you are still looking then Cassell's Dictionary of Slang or Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable will probably give useful guidance.

[Quizmonkey]

It's not slang you need, more idioms. Google 'dictionary of idioms' and you'll find some free online ones.