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The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches - Couverture souple

Ammer, Christine

 
9780816043576: The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0816043574 ISBN 13 : 9780816043576
Editeur : Facts On File Inc, 2001

Synopsis

From "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" to "sink or swim", this dictionary of cliches explains the meanings and origins of more than 3000 cliches and common expressions. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Shakespeare, and other works of literature, this book details the meaning of the cliche or expression, its source, early uses, the history of the phrase over time, and its level of use in contemporary English. Sample entries include: "been there done that" - a phrase from the mid-eighties to express world-weariness, boredom, or empathy; "get a life" - a contemporary way of telling someone to find their own interests, social life, or concerns; and "in your face" - a rude confrontational expression of extreme contempt that originated in 1970s basketball.

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Éditeur
Facts On File Inc
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0816043574
ISBN 13 
9780816043576
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
464
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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