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Author : Christine Ammer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Clichés written by Christine Ammer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christine Ammer
Publisher : Checkmark Books
ISBN 13 : 9781438125565
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (255 download)
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliche ́s written by Christine Ammer and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated and expanded edition explains the meanings and origins of almost 4,000 cliches and common expressions. Each entry includes the meaning of the cliche or expression, its origin and early uses, the historical development, and its present-day usage. This comprehensive reference is fully indexed and cross-referenced.
Author : Facts on File, Inc
Publisher : New York : Facts on File
ISBN 13 : 9780816000104
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)
Download or read book The Dictionary of Cliches written by Facts on File, Inc and published by New York : Facts on File. This book was released on 1985 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes many of the most used English language expressions and explains their origins.
Author : James Rogers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780207153877
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (538 download)
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:
Author : Jack O'Gorman
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838919758
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)
Download or read book Reference Sources for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries written by Jack O'Gorman and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date.
Author : Martin H. Manser
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0816066736
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (16 download)
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs written by Martin H. Manser and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
Author : Christine Ammer
Publisher : HMH
ISBN 13 : 0547677537
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (476 download)
Download or read book The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms written by Christine Ammer and published by HMH. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From “all systems go” to “senior moment”—a comprehensive reference to idiomatic English. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms explores the meanings and origins of idioms that may not make literal sense but play an important role in the language—including phrasal verbs such as kick back, proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth, interjections such as tough beans, and figures of speech such as elephant in the room. With extensive revisions that reflect new historical scholarship and changes in the English language, this second edition defines over 10,000 idiomatic expressions in greater detail than any other dictionary available today—a remarkable reference for those studying the English language, or anyone who enjoys learning its many wonderful quirks and expressions. “Invaluable as a teaching tool.” —School Library Journal
Author : Nigel Fountain
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 184317796X
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (431 download)
Download or read book Clichés written by Nigel Fountain and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of the day, when it comes to getting your head around clichés, everybody seems to be singing from the same hymn sheet. Clichés have become such a familiar part of the English language and people's everyday speech that many are now trite, meaningless and often quite irritating. This book looks at clichés in their many forms - once useful but overworked catch phrases ('move the goal posts'), worn-out sayings ('all hands on deck'), pointless phrases used to conceal a weak argument ('to be perfectly honest'), technical terms used out of context ('collateral damage'), and many others. It shows where they came from and, with examples from people who ought to know better, why they should be avoided. Entertaining and informative, this collection of clichés really is the best thing since sliced bread . . .
Author : Les Harding
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476608385
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Holy Bingo, the Lingo of Eden, JumpinÕ Jehosophat and the Land of Nod written by Les Harding and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2005-12-22 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity abounds with fascinating, little-known trivia. Gas station attendants, for example, enjoy their own patron saint. So do stamp collectors, truss makers and sailors in the Bolivian navy. Jesus and Judas were common names in the biblical period, and Jesus of Nazareth had a brother named Judas. The forbidden fruit was more likely an apricot than an apple, and Delilah hired a barber to cut Sampson’s hair. This dictionary of miscellany combs the annals of Christian esoterica, offering the most intriguing facts that are often forgotten, overlooked or ignored. Departing from the standard subject matter, this work serves as an unruly companion to the typical Bible dictionary. Nearly 1500 entries range from Aaron’s beard (a popular name for Saint John’s wort) to zounds (an antiquated Christian swear word). Information is cross-referenced and includes numerous quotations.
Author : Martin H. Manser
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438110391
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)
Download or read book The Facts on File Guide to Good Writing written by Martin H. Manser and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides exercises and examples on style, usage, grammar, and punctuation for becoming a better writer.
Author : Kaiman Lee
Publisher : Environmental Design & Research Ctr
ISBN 13 : 9780915250431
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Cartoon-Illustrated Metaphors written by Kaiman Lee and published by Environmental Design & Research Ctr. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "CARTOON-ILLUSTRATED METAPHORS: Idioms, Proverbs, Cliches and Slang" gives you accurate definitions, origins and usages of metaphors that you will easily understand and apply with clarity and precision. This book is intended to help people who want to "spice up" the way they talk. It is especially effective for people whose native languages are not English. Verbal metaphors used in appropriate contexts can serve business, social, psychological and cultural purposes. Each metaphor occupies one page which makes learning consistent and easy. Each page has a cartoon and a text portion that consists of four categories of information: meaning, alternative, origin and usage. People evaluate you by your conversational skill! Your conversational skill can be directly linked to your career advancement, income level and social standing. To move up, your conversational skill must surpass that of your co-workers. People perceive the level of your intelligence, education and capabilities by how you express yourself in conversion. Get the help from CARTOON-ILLUSTRATED METAPHORS: Idioms, Proverbs, Cliches and Slang. Clear your path to success! If you cannot express your ideas eloquently, you can appear as lack of competence and qualification. Impress your audience with "your metaphors" in the right context. Get "your metaphors" from CARTOON-ILLUSTRATED METAPHORS: Idioms, Proverbs, Cliches and Slang. Your conversational expressions will have pin-point accuracy! You will learn from CARTOON-ILLUSTRATED METAPHORS: Idioms, Proverbs, Cliches and Slang the accurate definitions, origins and usage of "your metaphors," and apply them with clarity and precision.
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1599216833
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (992 download)
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:
Author : Julia Cresswell
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141912421
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)
Download or read book The Cat's Pyjamas written by Julia Cresswell and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating, thematic exploration of clichés from as the actress said to the bishop to zero hour, explaining what they are and where they’ve come from. Julia Cresswell has taken her best-selling dictionary of clichés (‘Sumptuous... A mine of information.’ Guardian) back to the drawing board and has created a book, packed with famous (and infamous) quotations and memorable information, that will change the way you see English.
Author : Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9781433103780
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)
Download or read book "Proverbs Speak Louder Than Words" written by Wolfgang Mieder and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2008 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book presents a composite picture of the richness of proverbs as significant expressions of folk wisdom as is manifest from their appearance in art, culture, folklore, history, literature, and the mass media. The book draws attention to the fact that proverbs as metaphorical signs continue to play an important role in oral and written communication. Proverbs as so-called monumenta humana are omnipresent in all facets of life, and while they are neither sacrosanct nor saccharine, they usually offer much common sense or wisdom based on recurrent experiences and observations."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Raymond W. Barber
Publisher : H. W. Wilson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1514 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Senior High Core Collection written by Raymond W. Barber and published by H. W. Wilson. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features annotations for more than 6,200 works in the main volume (2007), and more than 2,400 new titles in three annual supplements published 2008 through 2010. New coverage of biographies, art, sports, Islam, the Middle East, cultural diversity, and other contemporary topics keeps your library's collection as current as today's headlines.
Author : Josh Chetwynd
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0761172947
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (611 download)
Download or read book The Book of Nice written by Josh Chetwynd and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilizedÑwhen we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we're doing the nice things that bring people together. ?A compulsive and chunky book for lovers of trivia, popular history, customs, and cultureÑand a perfect gift to say Òyou're niceÓÑThe Book of Nice is an entertaining, quirky compendium of those signs, traditions, and expressions that we so often take for granted, yet turn out to be quite fascinating. It's about why we cover a yawn (originally to prevent evil spirits from entering our bodies, now to hide the impression that something's boring us). About holiday traditionsÑit's thanks to Guy Lombardo's December 31 broadcast in 1929 that we now sing ÒAuld Lang SyneÓ on New Year's Eve. About customary offeringsÑthe wedding cake evolved out of the Roman use of wheat as a symbol of fertility (and it's much tastier than bits of grain). And about those simple yet essential nicetiesÑhow Thomas Edison championed an obscure term, ÒhelloÓ (if Alexander Graham Bell had gotten his way, we'd all be saying ÒahoyÓ). Why not put a little nice in your day?
Author : Christine Ammer
Publisher : Dutton Adult
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Have a Nice Day--no Problem! written by Christine Ammer and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1992 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives information about some 3000 cliches and expressions in the English language.
