The facts on file dictionary of clichés
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The facts on file dictionary of clichés
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Checkmark Books, c2001
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- : pbk
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Have a nice day - no problem!
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"Rev. ed. of : Have a nice day - no problem! c1992"
Includes index
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: hbk ISBN 9780816043569
内容説明
While distionaries define cliches as trite phrases or expressions that convey popular or common ideas, these words and phrases offer interesting insights into changes in culture, language, and history. Designed for students, language lovers, writers, and browsers alike, The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches is the most comprehensive reference available, offering explanations and information on the meanings and origins of more than 3,000 cliches and common expressions. Drawing from a wide variety of sources, including the Bible, Shakespeare, and other works of literature, each entry details the meaning of the cliche or expression, its source, early uses, and the history of the phrase over time. The cliche's level of use in contemporary English is also noted. Entries Include: "Been there, done that"; Best/worst-case scenario; Cast/written in stone; Couch potato; "Get a life"; In your face.
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: pbk ISBN 9780816043576
内容説明
From "beware of Greeks bearing gifts" to "sink or swim", this dictionary of cliches explains the meanings and origins of more than 3000 cliches and common expressions. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Shakespeare, and other works of literature, this book details the meaning of the cliche or expression, its source, early uses, the history of the phrase over time, and its level of use in contemporary English. Sample entries include: "been there done that" - a phrase from the mid-eighties to express world-weariness, boredom, or empathy; "get a life" - a contemporary way of telling someone to find their own interests, social life, or concerns; and "in your face" - a rude confrontational expression of extreme contempt that originated in 1970s basketball.
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