Inhaltsangabe
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.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Reseña del editor
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.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Weitere beliebte Ausgaben desselben Titels
Suchergebnisse für The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts...
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Clich�s (The Facts on File Writer's Library)
Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Artikel-Nr. Q15B-02189
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts on File Writer's Library)
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0816043574I4N00
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts on File Writer's Library)
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0816043574I4N00
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches : Meanings and Origins of More Than 3,000 Terms and Expressions
Verlag:
Facts On File, Incorporated, 2001
ISBN 10: 0816043574
ISBN 13: 9780816043576
Gebraucht
Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. 3532856-6
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches : Meanings and Origins of More Than 3,000 Terms and Expressions
Verlag:
Facts On File, Incorporated, 2001
ISBN 10: 0816043574
ISBN 13: 9780816043576
Gebraucht
Softcover
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Artikel-Nr. 4848663-75
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts on File Writer's Library)
Verlag:
Checkmark Books (edition ), 2001
ISBN 10: 0816043574
ISBN 13: 9780816043576
Gebraucht
Paperback
Anbieter: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Artikel-Nr. 0816043574-7-1
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts on File Writer's Library)
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0816043574I4N10
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts on File Writer's Library)
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0816043574I4N00
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts on File Writer's Library)
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0816043574I4N00
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
The Facts on File Dictionary of Clich
Anbieter: GridFreed, North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Artikel-Nr. 50-01929