The Dictionary of Cliches
Title | The Dictionary of Cliches PDF eBook |
Author | James T. Rogers |
Publisher | New York : Facts on File |
Total Pages | 305 |
Release | 1985-01-01 |
Genre | Anglais (Langue) - Mots et locutions |
ISBN | 9780816010103 |
Over 2,000 common or amusing cliches, their meanings and origins.
A Dictionary of Clichés
Title | A Dictionary of Clichés PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Partridge |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 261 |
Release | 1966 |
Genre | English language |
ISBN |
Have a Nice Day--no Problem!
Title | Have a Nice Day--no Problem! PDF eBook |
Author | Christine Ammer |
Publisher | Dutton Adult |
Total Pages | 472 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
Gives information about some 3000 cliches and expressions in the English language.
The Dictionary of Clichés
Title | The Dictionary of Clichés PDF eBook |
Author | Christine Ammer |
Publisher | Skyhorse |
Total Pages | 544 |
Release | 2013-11-05 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 1628734590 |
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.
The Penguin Dictionary of Clichés
Title | The Penguin Dictionary of Clichés PDF eBook |
Author | Julia Cresswell |
Publisher | Penguin Mass Market |
Total Pages | 324 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN |
This dictionary investigates the wide range of cliches throughout the history of the English language. With over 1500 sourced cliches listed, both ancient an modern, this work looks at the more informal side of the English language.
Cliches
Title | Cliches PDF eBook |
Author | Betty Kirkpatrick |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Total Pages | 233 |
Release | 1999-01-15 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0312198442 |
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.
Dictionary of Word Origins
Title | Dictionary of Word Origins PDF eBook |
Author | Jordan Almond |
Publisher | Citadel Press |
Total Pages | 292 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 9780806517131 |
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.