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Book Synopsis On the Origin of the Clichés and Evolution of Idioms by : Stanley J. St Clair
Download or read book On the Origin of the Clichés and Evolution of Idioms written by Stanley J. St Clair and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating work unveils the origins and meanings of almost 400 common English cliches, idioms, axioms, proverbs, similes, and curious words and catch-phrases, salted with a hint of humor. It is a myth-buster on the origins of a number of them. If you think you know the full scoop on "Your name is mud," and the international distress signal, "SOS," you are likely wrong. What about "People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?" and "Caught red handed?" Did "Cleanliness is next to godliness" come from the Bible? The book is illustrated and lists hundreds of references from books, plays, films, songs, poems, and even currency, letters and court records. Delve into this unique tome which is better by 'a country mile' than many others of its type.
Book Synopsis Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figruative Expressions by : Stanley J. St. Clair
Download or read book Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figruative Expressions written by Stanley J. St. Clair and published by . This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In what may just be the most detailed, accurate and comprehensive book of its type ever published, Stanley J. St. Clair, author of On the Origin of the Cliches and Evolution of Idioms, delves deep into the history of phrases and common English expressions, exposing numerous misconceptions and incorrect previously published origins. By enlarging the page size, using smaller print, and removing the illustrations and humorous antidotes, St. Clair is able to include all of the entries in his two previous volumes and double the combined number in this remarkable work. Many of our common catchphrases are actually misquotes, often even attributed wrongly. Did you know that "Me Tarzan, you Jane" was never used in any Tarzan book or movie? Are you aware of the fact that "Elementary, my dear Watson" never appeared in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels? Then from where did these quotes originate? Did you know that "umpteenth time" was in use almost 100 years before top printed sources claim? Did you know that "God willing and the Creeks don't rise" originally had nothing to do with streams of water? Did you know that "How do you like them apples?" was not referring to the fruit, and that the date of its first appearance in print is often wrongly stated? Unlike most phrase dictionaries, in many cases this work not only gives the definition and most likely origin, but early citations as well. With entries as ancient as "By the skin of my teeth" to as new as "Kicking the can down the road," this comprehensive work is sure to appeal to seekers of truth everywhere. The author welcomes your comments."
Download or read book Common Phrases written by and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions Volume II by : Stanley J St Clair
Download or read book Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions Volume II written by Stanley J St Clair and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a fascinating continuation of the journey begun by researcher St. Clair in 2010 and contained in the original volume of Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions published in 2013, and revised in 2014 and 2015. As in that work, like his previous phrase origin books, St. Clair disproves much folk etymology and claims by other published sources, often by showing earlier citations which indicate that many popular stories regarding the origins of idioms, proverbs and metaphors are totally untrue.Some new features include cross-referencing on expressions which may be arranged in more than one way, plus referrals back to the original volume when applicable. Also he has added numerical identification of those entries primarily native to Britain and Australia. Another new aspect is inclusion of some common oxymorons which have become cliché. This volume had over 1,000 new entries in its original release and is a must for those who own the first volume.Then, in August, 2019, this volume was completely revised and expanded. Over 170 new expressions were added, and a few duplicates were removed. The Index Book was also brought up to date.
Book Synopsis MOST COMPREHENSIVE ORIGINS OF by : Stanley J. St Clair
Download or read book MOST COMPREHENSIVE ORIGINS OF written by Stanley J. St Clair and published by Saint Clair Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a fascinating continuation of the journey begun by researcher St. Clair in 2010 and contained in the original volume of Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions published in 2013. As in that work, like his previous phrase origin books, St. Clair disproves much folk etymology and claims by other published sources, often by showing earlier citations which indicate that many popular stories regarding the origins of idioms, proverbs and metaphors are totally untrue. Some new features include cross-referencing on expressions which may be arranged in more than one way, plus referrals back to the original volume when applicable. Also he has added numerical identification of those entries primarily native to Britain and Australia. Another new aspect is inclusion of some common oxymorons which have become cliche. This volume has over 1,000 new entries and is a must for those who own the first volume."
Book Synopsis Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions by : Stanley J. St Clair
Download or read book Most Comprehensive Origins of Cliches, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions written by Stanley J. St Clair and published by Saint Clair Publications. This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume III completes almost 10 years of extensive research into colloquial and figurative English. The series, Most Comprehensive Origins of Clichés, Proverbs and Figurative Expressions is on the cutting edge of research of both the origins and the continuing evolution of English sayings, idioms and expressions, delving back in time to determine the most probable way the expressions began, following their path through the changes of the ages, and noting current trends of changing connotations. It even recalls some phrases from the past which are now antiquated, while picking up on others which are so fresh that they have barely been introduced. Better than any other printed work available today, it expounds on each entry and gives detailed results on years of study of the English spoken and written jargon, not only in America, but in the U.K. and Australasia, as well as numerous foreign expressions commonly used by English speaking journalists, authors and the general public. These three volumes contain the largest work of its type in print today, and a separate index book is being released simultaneously to this volume tying them all together, giving fingertip access to well over 4,000 entries. It is truly a unique work, and will set a high bar for future work in this field. The previous volumes have been included in libraries across America, and have received rave reviews from teachers, ministers, newspaper reporters and many others. The original volume has been accepted for a reference for a Doctorate Degree at a major university and to teach English as a second language, as well as being a conversation piece while entertaining company.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins by : Linda Flavell
Download or read book Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by . This book was released on 2005-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a supply of examples.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins by : Linda Flavell
Download or read book Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: p.The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. Dictionary of Idioms examines over 400 such phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a rich supply of examples. New entries in the revised edition include 'play fast and loose' (from a 16th-century fairground game), 'head over heels' (a totally illogical variation on the more sensible 'heels over head') and 'knee-high to a grasshopper' (which won out over knee-high to a mosquito and knee-high to a toad). Mini-essays scattered through the book expand on such broader themes as What is an idiom? National Rivalries and The Old Curiosity Shop of Linguistics. Linda and Roger Flavell combine scholarly accuracy with an unfailing understanding of the snippets of information that intrigue the browser.
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Word Origins by : Jordan Almond
Download or read book Dictionary of Word Origins written by Jordan Almond and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Catch Phrases, Cliches and Idioms by :
Download or read book Catch Phrases, Cliches and Idioms written by and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catch phrases such as "shop till you drop," cliches like "life begins at forty" and idioms such as "talk the hind leg off a donkey" have long enriched the English language. Here is a collection of thousands of familiar expressions--a treasure trove of idea-starters and memory-joggers that will make for more imaginative creative writing. An advertising copywriter working on a campaign for, say, a granola-peanut product can easily find the instantly-recognizable phrase "Energy Crunch"--a clever and informative headline. Each phrase is cross-referenced by key word. Thus "raining cats and dogs," for example, appears under "cat," "dog" and "rain." In most cases, various forms of the word are listed under the root word. So under "run" you will find not only sayings that include the word "run," but those that include "running," "runneth," "runner" and "run-around."
Download or read book Cliches written by Betty Kirkpatrick and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-01-15 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An editor of "Roget's Thesaurus" has collected more than 1,500 of the world's favorite cliches, categorizing them according to origin and most common meaning.
Book Synopsis The Dictionary of Cliches by : James T. Rogers
Download or read book The Dictionary of Cliches written by James T. Rogers and published by New York : Facts on File. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,000 common or amusing cliches, their meanings and origins.
Book Synopsis The Little Book of Clichés by : Alison Westwood
Download or read book The Little Book of Clichés written by Alison Westwood and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the phrases we use everyday are so woven into our vocabulary that we never think to question their origin or meaning. How often we comfort the broken-hearted with the reassurance that there are plenty more fish in the sea, or ruin a surprise by letting the cat out of the bag. We don t really mean our friend should consider dating a fish, nor do we keep cats in bags, but we use these phrases regardless. Did you know that telling someone to get off their high horse comes from the 13th century? Or that hair of the dog wasn't originally a hangover cure, but a belief that applying a dog hair to a dog bite would cure the wound? In the times of Roman Baths, getting the wrong end of the stick didn't translate as a simple misunderstanding, it actually referred to a communal toilet where a stick was used to pass a cloth from person to person, unfortunately some would often receive the wrong end...THE LITTLE BOOK OF CLICHES explores the history and meanings behind hundreds of phrases that we use, from everyday idioms to Shakespearian sayings.
Book Synopsis McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs by : Richard Spears
Download or read book McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs written by Richard Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 1098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind, McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.
Book Synopsis The Influence of Translation on the Arabic Language by : Mohamed Siddig Abdalla
Download or read book The Influence of Translation on the Arabic Language written by Mohamed Siddig Abdalla and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the influence of translation on the Arabic language, with particular emphasis on the translation of English idioms by journalists working at Arabic satellite TV stations, using a mixed-method approach (quantitative and qualitative). It begins from a belief that the impact of broadcast media on Arabic speakers is more instant, wider and farther-reaching than that caused or triggered by any other branch of mass media, as not all features of television appear in other media. The book focuses on idioms because of the difficulties associated with translating them, and also because the literature review revealed inadequacy in understanding this intriguing part of the development of the Arabic language. In contrast to other similar titles, the book examines the possible factors causing journalists to resort to idiom literalisation, including those relating to demographic characteristics. The main significance of this book is that it has practical implications for its potential audience, both practitioners and professional peers. It provides information to enable media translators and lexicographers to become more sensitive towards the logico-semantic relationships present in idiomatic expressions, and to improve their application of idiomatic expressions in their translations. Overall, the results presented here will serve to guide media translators and lexicographers’ choice in the usage of idioms to produce better quality translations and dictionaries. This insight is important not only to translators and lexicographers, but also to language teachers and students of translation. Pedagogically, the findings of the current book will encourage translation teachers to reconsider their strategies for teaching English idioms. Students of translation and English language learners in general will also benefit from the results of this book.
Book Synopsis The Dictionary of Clichés by : James T. Rogers
Download or read book The Dictionary of Clichés written by James T. Rogers and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 1992 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,000 common or amusing cliches, their meanings and origins.
Book Synopsis The Dictionary of Cliches by : James Rogers
Download or read book The Dictionary of Cliches written by James Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
