The Dictionary of Cliches
Title | The Dictionary of Cliches PDF eBook |
Author | James T. Rogers |
Publisher | New York : Facts on File |
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.
The Dictionary of Clichés
Title | The Dictionary of Clichés PDF eBook |
Author | Christine Ammer |
Publisher | Skyhorse |
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.
A Dictionary of Clichés
Title | A Dictionary of Clichés PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Partridge |
Publisher | |
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 |
Pages | 472 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
Gives information about some 3000 cliches and expressions in the English language.
Cliches
Title | Cliches PDF eBook |
Author | Betty Kirkpatrick |
Publisher | Macmillan |
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.
Clichés
Title | Clichés PDF eBook |
Author | Nigel Fountain |
Publisher | Michael O'Mara Books |
Pages | 150 |
Release | 2012-09-06 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 184317796X |
Entertaining and informative, this collection of clichés really is the best thing since sliced bread ...
Dictionary of Word Origins
Title | Dictionary of Word Origins PDF eBook |
Author | Jordan Almond |
Publisher | Citadel Press |
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.