Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable
Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable
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Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable by Ian Crofton
Focusing on the English of the 20th and 21st centuries, this impressive volume examines the linguistic and cultural significance of over 7,500 popular words and phrases. Its highly browsable encyclopedic entries cover topics as diverse as catchphrases, buzzwords, characters from film, TV and literature, slogans, idioms and modern cultural references. From Harry Potter to Posh and Becks, Chelsea tractors to cheap as chips', BREWER'S MODERN PHRASE AND FABLE defines the world we live in.
'Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable is peerless.. It has captured the flavour of the past 100 years' - The Times
Ian Crofton and John Ayto have both been compilers and editors for Brewer's and Chambers publications for many years.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780550105646 |
| ISBN 10 | 0550105646 |
| Title | Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable |
| Author | Ian Crofton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2009-09-25 |
| Number of pages | 868 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |