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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.
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 Reference 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.
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.
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.
Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : Jennifer Speake
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-12-01
Dictionary Of Proverbs written by Jennifer Speake and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-01 with Proverbs, American categories.
The Dictionary Of Modern Proverbs
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2012-05-22
The Dictionary Of Modern Proverbs written by and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-22 with Reference categories.
Collects more than 1,400 English-language proverbs that arose in the 20th and 21st centuries, organized alphabetically by key words and including information on date of origin, history and meaning.
Dictionary Of Proverbs And Their Origins
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Author : Linda Flavell
language : en
Publisher: Kyle Books
Release Date : 2008-03
Dictionary Of Proverbs And Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and has been published by Kyle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03 with Reference categories.
This fully revised and updated edition of a book that has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide since 1993 includes new entries. Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins of over 400 pieces of wisdom. Mini-essays cover such diverse subjects as When There's a R in the Month."Extremely useful for reference purposes, but written in an informal style ... attractive to the browser." (Reference Review)"A fascinating history of pithy, amusing sayings." (Good Book Guide)
Concise Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
language : en
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Release Date : 2015-06-01
Concise Dictionary Of Proverbs written by EDITORIAL BOARD and has been published by V&S Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-01 with Reference categories.
Want to write attractive English or speak impressively? Does your English look dull in appearance? This dictionary will help you stop worrying! And start your communication - written or oral - leading from the front!! How? By using proverbs at appropriate places! Have a look at the book you are holding in your hand. Seeing is the first phase of believing, especially when it comes to practical usefulness of this authoritative Dictionary of Proverbs. You will find proverbs relevant to all aspects of life and learn punchy new expressions to make your point shine out - colourfully. For example, Good things come in small packages. You possibly can't have too much of a good thing with this dictionary of informative and entertaining proverbs. Special features:o Widely used popular proverbs in used in English includedo Inclusion of foreign proverbs currently in use in English languageo Arranged alphabetically from A - Zo Useful grammatical information given as Appendiceso Intended to spice up written and oral communicationThe most authoritative and up-to-date reference Dictionary of Proverbs for students, writers, script writers and general readers.
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."
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.