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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb, readable reference work!,
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This review is from: Have a Nice Day--No Problem!: A Dictionary of Cliches (Wordwatchers) (Paperback)
As odd as this may sound for a reference work, I found (& continue to find) this book a joy to read. Ammer covers almost every known cliche, always aptly noting whether they are currently in use or on the way out ("obsolescent"). Her style is breezy & literary at the same time, & her research into origins is impressive and entertaining. This is a book I often take off my shelf - not only for clarification of cliches that wing my way, but for sheer readability. Quite a feat!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Informative but dull,
By "jackiesdog" (Sonora, Mexico) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Have a Nice Day- No Problem! A Dictionary of Clichés (Hardcover)
Informative, yes. This "dictionary" lists 3000 worn out phrases that writers ought to avoid. It gives a contemporary definition of each along with an historical background. The cover design and title suggest that the book would also provide some entertainment. It does not.
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Have a Nice Day--No Problem!: A Dictionary of Cliches (Wordwatchers) by Christine Ammer (Paperback - July 1, 1993)
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