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Dictionary of Clichés : A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes by Christine Ammer (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSkyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101626360111
ISBN-139781626360112
eBay Product ID (ePID)159977668
Product Key Features
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameDictionary of Clichés : A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes
Publication Year2013
SubjectDictionaries, Form / Puns & Wordplay, Word Lists
TypeNot Available
AuthorChristine Ammer
Subject AreaReference, Humor
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight21.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsAn excellent resource for word lovers . . . inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore., eoeAn excellent resource for word lovers . . . inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore.e
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Dewey Decimal423.1
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThe 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., The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clich s features more than four thousand unique clich s 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 clich s 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 clich s get under your skin or make you happy as a clam, The Dictionary of Clich s 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.
LC Classification NumberPE1689
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