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The Dictionary of Cliches: A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases [F]
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- ISBN-13
- 9781626360112
- ISBN
- 9781626360112
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1626360111
ISBN-13
9781626360112
eBay Product ID (ePID)
159977668
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Dictionary of Clichés : A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Dictionaries, Form / Puns & Wordplay, Word Lists
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Reference, Humor
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
21.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
An excellent resource for word lovers . . . inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore., eoeAn excellent resource for word lovers . . . inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore.e
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
423.1
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
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 largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clich s features more than four thousand unique clich s 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 clich s 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 clich s get under your skin or make you happy as a clam, The Dictionary of Clich s 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.
LC Classification Number
PE1689
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- 0***8 (24)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book arrived in the condition as described. It was very well "preserved" for a used item. The price was reasonable, given the rarity of the book. It was well packed for shipping and arrived quite quickly. This was a high quality transaction, and the vendor is commended highly. Good job!
- 8***2 (1035)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived safely, as described, great tracking, took 18 days to ship to the UK. Very happy, great seller
- a***s (885)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAmazing seller. Received the DVD very quickly. The DVD was as advertised (new), packed very carefully and with great care. The DVD arrived in excellent condition and available for a great price considering it's an out of print title.