The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches: Meanings and Origins of Thousands of Terms and Expressions - Rilegato

Ammer, Christine

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0816083533 ISBN 13: 9780816083534

Casa editrice: Facts on File, 2011

Riassunto

Praise for the previous edition:
"...an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore..." Library Journal

"...[thorough]...Recommended for all libraries..." Booklist

"The meanings and origins of literally thousands of words and definitions come to life...recommended..." Midwest Book Review

"...an invaluable tool for writers and general readers." Christian Library Journal

The Facts On File Dictionary of Clich s, Third Edition is the largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind. Featuring hundreds of new clich s, this updated and expanded edition explains the meanings and origins of more than 4,000 clich s and common expressions. Each entry includes the meaning of the clich or expression, its origin and early uses, its historical development, and its present-day usage. This fully indexed and cross-referenced resource is essential for students, writers, and anyone seeking the gift of gab.

New entries include:

• "Don't go there"
• "Flavor of the month"
• "Ground zero"
• "Not so much"
• "Show me the money"
• "So yesterday"
• and more.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Facts on File
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0816083533
• ISBN 13: 9780816083534
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 556
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile