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Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs - Couverture souple

 
9780198734901: Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0198734905 ISBN 13 : 9780198734901
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2015

Synopsis

This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from the Oxford Languages team to source them. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, broadening the cultural range of the proverbs selected, and covering sayings of international origins. With a strong emphasis on concisely explaining the meaning of the proverbs described, the dictionary also provides additional examples of usage, and includes a fascinating history for many entries. Arranged in A-Z order and with a useful thematic index, A Dictionary of Proverbs is ideal for browsing and perfectly suited for quick reference. Look up your old favourites, learn punchy new expressions to get your point across, and find the answer to that crossword clue. It is never too late to learn: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.

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À propos de l'auteur

Jennifer Speake is a freelance writer. She was the editor of the first editions of The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (1997) and The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (1999).

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198734905
ISBN 13 
9780198734901
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
6
Nombre de pages
400
Éditeur
Speake Jennifer
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
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