The Dictionary of Clichés: A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes

By Christine Ammer

Book Overview

The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clich s features more than four thousand unique clich s and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an insightful example.

Some of the clich s brought into the limelight include:

- Blood is thicker than water
- Monkey see, monkey do
- Brass tacks
- Burn the midnight oil
- Change of heart
- Moral fiber
- By the book

Whether clich s get under your skin or make you happy as a clam, The Dictionary of Clich s goes the extra mile to provide an essential resource for students, teachers, writers, and anyone with a keen interest in language. And that's food for thought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626360111
• ISBN13: 9781626360112
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"