The Dictionary of Clichés

A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Dictionaries
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Author: Christine Ammer ISBN: 9781628734591
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Publication: November 5, 2013
Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing Language: English
Author: Christine Ammer
ISBN: 9781628734591
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Publication: November 5, 2013
Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
Language: English

An A-to-Z guide to thousands of stock phrases and common expressions—with definitions, origins, and more.

The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the terms that enliven our language, from “blood is thicker than water” to “brass tacks” to “burn the midnight oil.”

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.

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An A-to-Z guide to thousands of stock phrases and common expressions—with definitions, origins, and more.

The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the terms that enliven our language, from “blood is thicker than water” to “brass tacks” to “burn the midnight oil.”

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.

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