The Dictionary of Cliches
Author: James T. Rogers
Publisher: New York : Facts on File
Published: 1985-01-01
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 9780816010103
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 2,000 common or amusing cliches, their meanings and origins.
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The Dictionary of Clichés
Author: Christine Ammer
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2013-11-05
Total Pages: 544
ISBN-13: 1628734590
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand unique clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an insightful example. Some of the clichés brought into the limelight include: • Blood is thicker than water • Monkey see, monkey do • Brass tacks • Burn the midnight oil • Change of heart • Moral fiber • By the book Whether clichés get under your skin or make you happy as a clam, The Dictionary of Clichés goes the extra mile to provide an essential resource for students, teachers, writers, and anyone with a keen interest in language. And that’s food for thought.
A Dictionary of Clichés
Author: Eric Partridge
Publisher:
Published: 1966
Total Pages: 261
ISBN-13:
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Author: Christine Ammer
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGives information about some 3000 cliches and expressions in the English language.
Cliches
Author: Betty Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1999-01-15
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 0312198442
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn editor of "Roget's Thesaurus" has collected more than 1,500 of the world's favorite cliches, categorizing them according to origin and most common meaning.
Clichés
Author: Nigel Fountain
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Published: 2012-09-06
Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 184317796X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEntertaining and informative, this collection of clichés really is the best thing since sliced bread ...
Dictionary of Word Origins
Author: Jordan Almond
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780806517131
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis dictionary gives the intriguing origins of hundreds of everyday words and expressions. Useful for reference and fun just for browsing, Dictionary of Word Origins is also a great way to expand vocabulary and enjoy doing it.
NTC's Dictionary of Proverbs and Clichés
Author: Anne Bertram
Publisher: Ntc Publishing Group
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 9780844251585
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContaining approxiamtely 950 proverbs and cliches used frequently in the English language, this reference is essential for anyone seeking to understand proverbs and cliches and how they function in speech and writing. Each expression is defined and illustrated by two or more realistic examples that show what each expression means, how it is used and its significance.
The Dictionary of Clichés
Author: James T. Rogers
Publisher: Gramercy
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780517060209
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 2,000 common or amusing cliches, their meanings and origins.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2006-02-03
Total Pages: 1100
ISBN-13: 0071486852
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind,McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.
