Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases by Leslie Dunkling

Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases by Leslie Dunkling

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This Dictionary of Curious Phrases is a comprehensive updating of the author’s previous authoritative work on the subject, the Guinness Book of Curious Phrases.

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Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases by Leslie Dunkling

This Dictionary of Curious Phrases is a comprehensive updating of the author’s previous authoritative work on the subject, the Guinness Book of Curious Phrases. A guide to the original meaning of metaphorical phrases in common use Invaluable for the general reader, speechwriter or for anyone interested in language or popular culture Phrases explained include ‘kick the bucket’, ‘scream blue murder’, ‘a hair of the dog’, ‘cat’s pyjamas’, ‘brass tacks’ and ‘red herrings’ Destined to become the standard popular reference guide to the subject Compiled by Leslie Dunkling, founder of the Names Society and author of many classic reference works.
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ISBN 13 9780004720609
ISBN 10 0004720601
Titre Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases
Auteur Leslie Dunkling
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur HarperCollins Publishers
Année de publication 1998-03-02
Nombre de pages 288
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