The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches: Meanings and Origins of Thousands of Terms and Expressions

by Ammer, Christine

ISBN13:
9780816083534
ISBN10:
0816083533
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 2011-07-01
Publisher: Facts on File
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Praise for the previous edition: ..".an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore..." Library Journal ..".[thorough]...Recommended for all libraries..." 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.

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Praise for the previous edition: ...an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore... Library Journal...[thorough]...Recommended for all libraries... BooklistThe meanings and origins of literally thousands of words and definitions come to life...recommended... Midwest Book Review...an invaluable tool for writers and general readers. Christian Library Journal The Facts On File Dictionary of Cliches, Third Edition is the largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind. Featuring hundreds of new cliches, this updated and expanded edition explains the meanings and origins of more than 4,000 cliches and common expressions. Each entry includes the meaning of the cliche 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 thereFlavor of the monthGround zeroNot so muchShow me the moneySo yesterdayand more.