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Dictionary of Idioms: And Their Origins by R.H. Flavell, L. Flavell (Paperback, 2000)
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Product Description : The English language contains a rich store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 such phrases, tracing each one's source and history through the chronological use of examples. While maintaining scholarly accuracy, the authors inspire the reader with their love and enthusiasm for the curiosities of the English language. Linda and Roger Flavell's books include The Chronology of Words and Phrases, Dictionary of Word Origins, and Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins.
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The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a supply of examples. Mini-essays scattered through the book expand on such broader themes as What is an idiom? ; National Rivalries and The Old Curiosity Shop of Linguistics.Product Identifiers
PublisherOctopus
ISBN-139781856263689
eBay Product ID (ePID)87107537
Product Key Features
Number of Pages224 Pages
Publication NameDictionary of Idioms: and Their Origins
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWriting & Reading, Education
Publication Year2000
TypeThesaurus
AuthorR.H. Flavell, L. Flavell
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight240 g
Item Width130 mm
Additional Product Features
EditorL. Flavell, R.H. Flavell
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 25 Jul, 2018
Nice little book.
Great examples of idiom use provided. I feel like there are hundreds more idioms they could have included... But then it would not have been such a neat and compact product. Its size and transport-ability is a strong point so we wouldn't want to jeopardize that.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Jul, 2021
Very interesting, love it!
Brilliant!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
