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The Dictionary of Cliches
Christine Ammer
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Paperback. Features more than four thousand cliches and common expressions. This book explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. It includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an insightful example. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: CBD; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 38. Weight in Grams: 694.
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
... Read more
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
... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
Number of Pages
568
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781626360112
SKU
V9781626360112
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About Christine Ammer
Christine Ammer is a lifelong student of language and author of more than two dozen popular reference books on subjects ranging from classical music to women’s health. She lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.
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