The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches (The Facts on File Writer's Library) (The Facts on File Writer's Library) | 
 enlarge | Author: Christine Ammer
Publisher: Facts on File
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 855118
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 488
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0816043574
Dewey Decimal Number: 423.1
EAN: 9780816043576
ASIN: 0816043574
Publication Date: October 2001
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The Facts On File Dictionary of Cliches explains the meanings and origins of more than 3,000 cliches and common expressions. draws from a wide variety of sources, including the Bible, Shakespeare, and other works of literature. Drawing from a wide variety of sources this book details the meaning of the cliche or expression, its source, early uses, and the history of the phrase over time and its level of use in contemporary English is also noted.
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 Interesting, yet lacking in some regards October 16, 2008
David C. Reed (Earth)
Okay, a comprehensive look at cliches would probably be larger than the OED. However, while there are great items in here, there are certainly some missing that I'd consider in common usage. Still a great book that's always next to my chair for a quick glance at every now and then.
 This book rocks September 26, 2005
Kathleen Ashe (Anahien, CA USA)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is a great give for anyone who loves words and the history of the English language. I bought this book on a lark, but now I can hardly put it down. I have always loved words and how they are put together to make sayings and phrases and this book give a brief history of some time old cliches.
fine reference July 30, 2004
audrey (white mtns)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is another fine reference from the Facts on File Writer's Library, and is a terrific resource for writers, readers, students and teachers. br /Phrases are listed alphabetically, though alphabetizing phrases can be tricky, and if you can't find a phrase, check out the index at the back of the book. Each entry includes an explanation of its meaning, and most discuss the phrase's origin. br / br /The print is clean and I was able to find most of the phrases in which I was interested. Very nice reference. br / br /
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