A Dictionary of Proverbs
Contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English
Uses research and evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank
Expanded coverage of foreign language proverbs currently in use in English
Revised and fully updated edition with numerous new entries
Thematic index is as ideal for quick reference as the A-Z section is for browsing
Usage examples, including the earliest written evidence, provide a
fascinating history of each proverb
New to this edition
Fully revised and updated content
Numerous entirely new entries
Expanded coverage of proverbs with foreign language origins currently in use in English
This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1100 of the most widely used proverbs in English and uses research from the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank. This edition has been revised and fully updated and includes numerous entirely new entries. It also features expanded coverage of foreign language proverbs currently in use in English. With an emphasis on examples of usage, including the earliest written evidence of its use, this A-Z guide provides a thorough - and fascinating - history for every entry. Arranged in A-Z format and with a useful thematic index, A Dictionary of Proverbs is ideal for browsing and perfectly suited for quick reference. Look up your old favourites, learn punchy new expressions to get your point across, and find the answer to that crossword clue. Seeing is believing: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.
Readership: Ideal for anyone with an interest in the English language and its history and for writers and speechmakers looking for a neat or quirky expression to convey what they mean. Also a useful resource for learners of English and for those who want help with the crossword.
Detaljni podaci o knjiziNaslov: A Dictionary of Proverbs
Izdavač: Oxford Univerity Press
Strana: 400 (cb)
Pismo: latinica
Format: 19.6x12.9 cm
ISBN: 978-0-19-953953-6