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The Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : Jennifer Speake
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2015
The Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs written by Jennifer Speake and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Reference categories.
"First published as The concise Oxford dictionary of proverbs, edited by John Simpson, 1982"--Title page verso.
A Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : Jennifer Speake
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2008-10-23
A Dictionary Of Proverbs written by Jennifer Speake and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
"Seeing is believing when it comes to this authoritative A-Z. Find proverbs relevant to all aspects of life, look up your old favourites, and learn punchy new expressions to make your point. You can't have too much of a good thing with this entertaining and informative collection." "Over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English; Expanded coverage of foreign language proverbs currently in use in English; Illustrative quotations taken from the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank; Fascinating histories given for each proverb, including their earliest usage; and Includes a thematic index for quick reference."--BOOK JACKET.
The Facts On File Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : Martin H. Manser
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2007
The Facts On File Dictionary Of Proverbs written by Martin H. Manser and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Proverbs, English categories.
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : J. A. Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; New York : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1982
The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs written by J. A. Simpson and has been published by Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; New York : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Proverbs, American categories.
The dictionary gives explanations of the meanings and use of proverbs whenever these are obscure. By means of numerous illustrative quotations it also provides a documentary history of each proverb from its first recorded use in written English, and supplies details of earlier related forms in other languages.
A Dictionary Of American Proverbs
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Author : Wolfgang Mieder
language : en
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1992
A Dictionary Of American Proverbs written by Wolfgang Mieder and has been published by New York : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Reference categories.
Americans have a gift for coining proverbs. "A picture is worth a thousand words" was not, as you might imagine, the product of ancient Chinese wisdom -- it was actually minted by advertising executive Fred Barnard in a 1921 advertisement for Printer's Ink magazine. After all, Americans are first and foremost a practical people and proverbs can be loosely defined as pithy statements that are generally accepted as true and useful. The next logical step would be to gather all of this wisdom together for a truly American celebration of shrewd advice.A Dictionary of American Proverbs is the first major collection of proverbs in the English language based on oral sources rather than written ones. Listed alphabetically according to their most significant key word, it features over 15,000 entries including uniquely American proverbs that have never before been recorded, as well as thousands of traditional proverbs that have found their way into American speech from classical, biblical, British, continental European, and American literature. Based on the fieldwork conducted over thirty years by the American Dialect Society, this volume is complete with historical references to the earliest written sources, and supplies variants and recorded geographical distribution after each proverb.Many surprised await the reader in this vast treasure trove of wit and wisdom. Collected here are nuggets of popular wisdom on all aspects of American life: weather, agriculture, travel, money, business, food, neighbors, friends, manners, government, politics, law, health, education, religion, music, song, and dance. And, to further enhance browsing pleasure, the editors have provided a detailed guide to the use of the work. While it's true that many of our best known proverbs have been supplied by the ever-present "Anonymous," many more can be attributed to some very famous Americans, like Ernest Hemingway, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, J. Pierpont Morgan, Thomas Alva Edison, Abigail Adams, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, to name but a few offered in this fascinating collection.Who wouldn't want to know the origin of "the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings?" This uniquely American proverb and many more are gathered together in A Dictionary of American Proverbs. A great resource for students and scholars of literature, psychology, folklore, linguistics, anthropology, and cultural history, this endlessly intriguing volume is also a delightful companion for anyone with an interest in American culture.
A Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : > Baz
language : en
Publisher: Philosophical Library
Release Date : 1963
A Dictionary Of Proverbs written by > Baz and has been published by Philosophical Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with categories.
Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : George Latimer Apperson
language : en
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Release Date : 2006-05-10
Dictionary Of Proverbs written by George Latimer Apperson and has been published by Wordsworth Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-10 with Fiction categories.
This dictionary aims to help users to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, and crossword solvers, but is also useful as a general word reference. Special features include: an alphabetical A-Z listing; numbered senses for words with more than one meaning; British and American variants; and specially marked colloquial uses.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : John Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1993
The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs written by John Simpson and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Proverbs, American categories.
Lists recorded usages and meaning for hundreds of proverbs arranged by key word, from "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" to "Youth must be served."
Little Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : Elizabeth Knowles
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-10-06
Little Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs written by Elizabeth Knowles and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-06 with Reference categories.
Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence, or increased in popularity, since publication of the first edition, such as 'Never waste a good crisis' and 'Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have', which add a contemporary flavour to the selection of more traditional English proverbs, and the popular sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.
A Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : Jennifer Speake
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2008-10-23
A Dictionary Of Proverbs written by Jennifer Speake and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-23 with Reference categories.
This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English and uses research from the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank. This edition has been revised and fully updated and includes numerous entirely new entries. It also features expanded coverage of foreign language proverbs currently in use in English. With an emphasis on examples of usage, including the earliest written evidence of its use, this A-Z guide provides a thorough - and fascinating - history for every entry. Arranged in A-Z format and with a useful thematic index, A Dictionary of Proverbs is ideal for browsing and perfectly suited for quick reference. Look up your old favourites, learn punchy new expressions to get your point across, and find the answer to that crossword clue. Seeing is believing: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.