Tongue in Cheek

The video discusses the book 'The Ingoldsby Legends' by Richard Barham, a collection of stories and poems first published in magazines in 1837 and later as books in the 1840s. It highlights the book's historical significance, including one of the earliest uses of the phrase 'tongue in cheek'. The phrase is explained as a way to express humor or sarcasm, often accompanied by a facial expression. An example from the book illustrates this concept, where a character humorously comments on a family member's image on a watch.

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