The Oxford Dictionary of Catchphrases (The Oxford Reference Collection) - Tapa dura

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This entertaining collection gives a history of over 800 of our best-loved catchphrases. Entries are drawn from books, radio and TV shows, films, advertisements, songs, and slogans, and provide full details on who coined or employed each phrase, when, and in what context. This fantastic and lively assortment incorporates both British and American catchphrases and together builds up a rich picture of a fascinating aspect of language.