by James Rogers · Bounty Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781851524211
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«A-Z of Quotes and Cliches» is James Rogers's dictionary of quotations and clichés, published by Bounty Books in paperback (320 pages, in English).
A reference work bringing together over two thousand clichés and quotations in frequent use in English. It explains the current meaning and historical origin of expressions such as 'spill the beans', 'the real McCoy' or 'one foot in the grave', and shows how many set phrases have changed over time; the cover reproduces dozens of examples as a foretaste of the contents.
Published in 1993, it is classed among reference works; the edition's subtitle is 'Over 2,000 Common Or Amusing Cliches - Their Meaning and Origins'.
Suitable for readers interested in the English language and the origin of everyday expressions, or for general reference.
