Russian-English Dictionary of Statistical Terms a... Dictionary of Banking Terms Dictionary of Archaeological Terms : English/Gree... Dictionary of Business and Economic Terms Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms More than 4,000 clich s compiled in one fun, easy-to-use guide. Praise for the previous hardcover edition:
"...an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore..." Library Journal "...[thorough]...Recommended..." Booklist 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.
A dictionary of clichâes includes the definition of the term, its origin, and an example of its use in literature.
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches : Meanings and Origins of Thousands of Terms and Expressions General
| ISBN | 9780816083541 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Checkmark Books |
| Pages | 556 |
| List Price | $19.95 |
| Author | Ammer, Christine |
| Publication Date | 10/01/2011 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 9.25 Inches (US)Width: 5.75 Inches (US)Thickness: 1 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 1.66 Pounds (US) |
| Series | Writer's Library |
| Edition Number | 3 |
More than 4,000 clich s compiled in one fun, easy-to-use guide. Praise for the previous hardcover edition:
"...an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore..." Library Journal "...[thorough]...Recommended..." Booklist 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.
A dictionary of clichâes includes the definition of the term, its origin, and an example of its use in literature.
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