Author: James T. RogersPublisher: New York : Facts on File
ISBN: 9780816010103
Category : Anglais (Langue) - Mots et locutions
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Over 2,000 common or amusing cliches, their meanings and origins.
Author: Christine AmmerThe Dictionary of Clichés
Author: Christine AmmerPublisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 1628734590
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
The 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.
Author: Eric PartridgeCliches
Author: Betty KirkpatrickPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312198442
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
An 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.
NTC's Dictionary of Proverbs and Clichés
Author: Anne BertramPublisher: Ntc Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780844251585
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Containing 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.
Author: Nigel FountainDictionary of Word Origins
Author: Jordan AlmondPublisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806517131
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
This 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.
Author: James T. RogersMcGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs
Author: Richard A. SpearsPublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071486852
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1100
Book Description
Learn 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.
