The Little Book Of Clich S
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The Little Book Of Clich S
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Author : Alison Westwood
language : en
Publisher: Canary Press eBooks
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The Little Book Of Clich S written by Alison Westwood and has been published by Canary Press eBooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Reference categories.
Many of the phrases we use everyday are so woven into our vocabulary that we never think to question their origin or meaning. How often we comfort the broken-hearted with the reassurance that there are ‘plenty more fish in the sea’, or ruin a surprise by ‘letting the cat out of the bag’. We don’t really mean our friend should consider dating a fish, nor do we keep cats in bags, but we use these phrases regardless. Did you know that telling someone to ‘get off their high horse’ comes from the 13th century? Or that ‘hair of the dog’ wasn’t originally a hangover cure, but a belief that applying a dog hair to a dog bite would cure the wound? In the times of Roman Baths, getting the ‘wrong end of the stick’ didn’t translate as a simple misunderstanding, it actually referred to a communal toilet where a stick was used to pass a cloth from person to person, unfortunately some would often receive the wrong end...
The Little Book Of Hollywood Cliches
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Author : Roger Ebert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Little Book Of Hollywood Cliches written by Roger Ebert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with categories.
The Bigger Little Book Of Hollywood Clich S
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Author : Roger Ebert
language : en
Publisher: Virgin Books Limited
Release Date : 1999
The Bigger Little Book Of Hollywood Clich S written by Roger Ebert and has been published by Virgin Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Film criticism categories.
Since The Little Book of Hollywood Cliches was first published the author has been flooded with new contributions and, along with some of his own insights, has combined the best of old and new in this expanded compendium of movie cliches, stereotypes and obligatory scenes.
Clich S
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Author : Nigel Fountain
language : en
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date : 2012-09-06
Clich S written by Nigel Fountain and has been published by Michael O'Mara Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-06 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Entertaining and informative, this collection of clichés really is the best thing since sliced bread ...
The Dictionary Of Clich S
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Author : Christine Ammer
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2013-11-05
The Dictionary Of Clich S written by Christine Ammer and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Reference categories.
The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features more than four thousand unique clichés and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an insightful example. Some of the clichés brought into the limelight include: • Blood is thicker than water • Monkey see, monkey do • Brass tacks • Burn the midnight oil • Change of heart • Moral fiber • By the book Whether clichés get under your skin or make you happy as a clam, The Dictionary of Clichés goes the extra mile to provide an essential resource for students, teachers, writers, and anyone with a keen interest in language. And that’s food for thought.
The Joy Of Clich S
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Author : Nigel Rees
language : en
Publisher: Sphere
Release Date : 1984
The Joy Of Clich S written by Nigel Rees and has been published by Sphere this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with English language categories.
The Silly Little Cliche Book
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Author : Julia Mitchell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-12-03
The Silly Little Cliche Book written by Julia Mitchell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-03 with categories.
They say English is the hardest language to learn, so just to make sure any visitor to our sunnyshores gets the message, we really 'Put The Boot In' with metaphors, similes, useless alliterations, euphemisms, idioms and a ridiculous amount of completely incomprehensible, colloquial vernacular, which are indigenous to each particular region of the UK. I have presented them all in this silly little book.
Every Clich In The Book
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Author : Peggy Rosenthal
language : en
Publisher: William Morrow
Release Date : 1987
Every Clich In The Book written by Peggy Rosenthal and has been published by William Morrow this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Presents well-known cliches under the headings: sentiments, situations, sources, and sounds.
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
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Author : Nigel Fountain
language : en
Publisher: Reader's Digest
Release Date : 2012-10-11
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread written by Nigel Fountain and has been published by Reader's Digest this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-11 with Reference categories.
This entertaining book takes an in-depth look at hundreds of common expressions in their many forms—where they came from, what they mean, how they’ve evolved over time, and their prominence in today’s society. Clichés, those trite little phrases that often get a point across quickly and efficiently, have become such a familiar part of the English language and people’s everyday speech. This entertaining book takes an in-depth look at hundreds of these common expressions in their many forms—where they came from, what they mean, how they’ve evolved over time, and their prominence in today’s society. Inside you’ll discover hundreds explored and explained, such as... · “Thinking outside the box” · “All hands on deck” · “My way or the highway” · “To be perfectly honest” · Technical terms, like “collateral damage” and “pushing the envelope” · And many others! You’ll quickly discover why this fun little compendium is truly the best thing since sliced bread!
The War Against Cliche
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Author : Martin Amis
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2014-09-17
The War Against Cliche written by Martin Amis and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-17 with Literary Collections categories.
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • In this virtuosic, career-spanning collection, Martin Amis, "one of the most gifted novelists of his generation” (TIME), takes on James Joyce and Elvis Presley, Nabokov and English football, Jane Austen and Penthouse Forum, William Burroughs and Hillary Clinton, and more. "[Written] with intelligence and ardor and panache.... Speaks not just to a lifetime of reading but also to a fascination with individual writers." —The New York Times Here, Amis serves up fresh assessments of the classics and plucks neglected masterpieces off their dusty shelves. Above all, Amis is concerned with literature, and with the deadly cliches—not only of the pen, but of the mind and the heart. He tilts with Cervantes, Dickens and Milton, celebrates Bellow, Updike and Elmore Leonard, and deflates some of the most bloated reputations of the past three decades. On every page Amis writes with jaw-dropping felicity, wit, and a subversive brilliance that sheds new light on everything he touches.