The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : John Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1985
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 1985 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Contains more than 1000 proverbs current in the 20th century with explanations of their meanings, uses, and origins.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : John Simpson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : John Simpson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
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language : en
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Release Date : 1986
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language : en
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Release Date : 1992
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The Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : Jennifer Speake
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Oxford 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 with Proverbs, American categories.
Over 1,100 proverbs currently in use in English. Packed with favourites from the old dog to the early bird, and making hay to breaking eggs. Examples of use through the ages provide a fascinating history of each proverb. Thematic index helps you find proverbs on subjects from beauty to worry.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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Author : John Simpson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs written by John Simpson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Proverbs, English categories.
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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.
Oxford Dictionary Of Idioms
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-06-18
Oxford Dictionary Of Idioms written by John Ayto 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 2020-06-18 with Reference categories.
What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.
Dictionary Of Proverbs And Their Origins
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Author : Linda Flavell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Dictionary Of Proverbs And Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Proverbs, English categories.
In this reference text, Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years. Entries have been selected because they have a tale to tell and because they are pithily phrased and offer, as Cervantes put it, short sentences drawn from long experience.