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The Facts on File Dictionary of Clichés (The Facts on File Writer's Library)

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This is another fine reference from the Facts on File Writer's Library, and is a terrific resource for writers, readers, students and teachers.
Phrases are listed alphabetically, though alphabetizing phrases can be tricky, and if you can't find a phrase, check out the index at the back of the book. Each entry includes an explanation of its meaning, and most discuss the phrase's origin.

The print is clean and I was able to find most of the phrases in which I was interested. Very nice reference.

Okay, a comprehensive look at cliches would probably be larger than the OED. However, while there are great items in here, there are certainly some missing that I'd consider in common usage. Still a great book that's always next to my chair for a quick glance at every now and then.

This book is a great give for anyone who loves words and the history of the English language. I bought this book on a lark, but now I can hardly put it down. I have always loved words and how they are put together to make sayings and phrases and this book give a brief history of some time old cliches.