by Ronald Ridout, Clifford Witting · Pan Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780330023283
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«English Proverbs Explained» is the guide to English proverbs by Ronald Ridout and Clifford Witting, published by Pan Books in paperback (223 pages, in English).
Collects hundreds of English proverbs in use, and for each one explains its origin, its meaning and the nuances of interpretation. The authors treat proverbs as a living force of the language and select short, witty sayings full of wisdom, with examples of everyday use. Includes the saying «Throw out a sprat to catch a mackerel» as a sample of their approach.
Work originally published in 1969 in the Pan Piper collection. It has also been marketed under the title «English Proverbs Explained (Piper S.)».
Aimed at students and teachers of English, crossword enthusiasts and readers interested in language and folklore.
Ronald Joseph Ridout was a prolific English writer of school textbooks. His textbooks include the hugely successful series English Today.
