Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins [Paperback]

Linda Flavell (Author), Roger Flavell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

The English language contains a rich store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 such phrases, tracing each one's source and history through the chronological use of examples. While maintaining scholarly accuracy, the authors inspire the reader with their love and enthusiasm for the curiosities of the English language. Linda and Roger Flavell's books include The Chronology of Words and Phrases, Dictionary of Word Origins, and Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins.

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³[The authors] tempt the reader to dip into the book at random, by unearthing interesting and obscurely derived phrases.² -- TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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The English language contains a rich store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. The Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins examines over 400 such phrases, tracing each one¹s source and history through the chronological use of examples. While maintaining scholarly accuracy, the authors inspire the reader with their love and enthusiasm for the curiosities of the English language. Linda and Roger Flavell¹s books include The Chronology of Words and Phrases, Dictionary of Word Origins, and Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Kyle Cathie (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1856263681
• ISBN-13: 978-1856263689
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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