Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases

by Rosalind Fergusson (Editor)

Overview

This collection will appeal to everyone who has ever wondered about the origin of phrases like "all part of life's rich pattern" and "long time no see". It covers a wide range of catch phrases in current use in all parts of the English-speaking world. Most entries are drawn from the second edition of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases (second edition, edited by Paul Beale), but have been completely rewritten in the light of recent research, and there are many additions. Catch Phrases include: close your eyes and think of England! have I got news for you! ... refreshes the parts that other ... cannot reach some mothers do'ave'em! you are awful, but I like you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415100519
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/03/1994
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1080L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 X; Chapter 25 Y;

Editorial Reviews

‘This is a delightfully unfussy book, neatly produced with straightforward explanations written in plain English. Large libraries will want the parent volume, but this shorter and handier version is excellent for the smaller library.' - Reference Reviews

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