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Ammer, Christine

 
9780816083534: The Facts On File Dictionary of Clichés (Writers Reference)

Sinopsis

Praise for the previous edition:
"...an excellent resource for word lovers...inherently fascinating and an excellent place to look for old chestnuts galore..." Library Journal

"...[thorough]...Recommended for all libraries..." Booklist

"The meanings and origins of literally thousands of words and definitions come to life...recommended..." Midwest Book Review

"...an invaluable tool for writers and general readers." Christian Library Journal

The Facts On File Dictionary of Clich s, Third Edition is the largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind. Featuring hundreds of new clich s, this updated and expanded edition explains the meanings and origins of more than 4,000 clich s and common expressions. Each entry includes the meaning of the clich or expression, its origin and early uses, its historical development, and its present-day usage. This fully indexed and cross-referenced resource is essential for students, writers, and anyone seeking the gift of gab.

New entries include:

  • "Don't go there"
  • "Flavor of the month"
  • "Ground zero"
  • "Not so much"
  • "Show me the money"
  • "So yesterday"
  • and more.

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Acerca del autor

Christine Ammer is a professional writer and editor who is active in the women's movement and has led workshops on health issues. Ammer is the author of many reference books, including Unsung: A History of Women in American Music and Getting Help: A Consumer's Guide to Therapy. Most recently she has revised The Dictionary of Music for Facts On File. A graduate of Swarthmore College, she lives in Lexington, MA.

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Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9780816083541: The Facts on File Dictionary of Cliches: Meanings and Origins of Thousands of Terms and Expressions, Third Ed (Writer's Library)

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  0816083541 ISBN 13:  9780816083541
Editorial: Facts On File Inc, 2011
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