The Dictionary of Clichés: A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000

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

An A-to-Z guide to thousands of stock phrases and common expressionsâ€”with definitions, origins, and more.
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The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of ClichÃ©s features more than four thousand clichÃ©s and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the terms that enliven our language, from â€œblood is thicker than waterâ€ to â€œbrass tacksâ€ to â€œburn the midnight oil.â€
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Whether clichÃ©s get under your skin or make you happy as a clam, The Dictionary of ClichÃ©s goes the extra mile to provide an essential resource for students, teachers, writers, and anyone with a keen interest in language. And thatâ€™s food for thought.
Country USA
Manufacturer Skyhorse
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-11-05
Format Kindle eBook

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