The Dictionary of Clichés: A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes - Couverture souple

Ammer, Christine

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1626360111 ISBN 13 : 9781626360112

Editeur : Skyhorse, 2013

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Christine Ammer is a lifelong student of language and author of more than two dozen popular reference books on subjects ranging from classical music to women’s health. She lives in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Skyhorse
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1626360111
• ISBN 13: 9781626360112
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 544
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV, GPSR Europäische Union; info@simonandschuster.nl; ; Herculesplein 96; Utrecht; 3584 AA; Pays-Bas