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Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs Jennifer Speake

Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs By Jennifer Speake

Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs by Jennifer Speake


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Summary

This unique and thoroughly revised collection contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Languages team for the most up-to-date research. Lively and compelling, it is filled with favourites - old and new - with a strong emphasis on meanings of proverbs catalogued.

Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs Summary

Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs by Jennifer Speake

This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from the Oxford Languages team to source them. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, broadening the cultural range of the proverbs selected, and covering sayings of international origins. With a strong emphasis on concisely explaining the meaning of the proverbs described, the dictionary also provides additional examples of usage, and includes a fascinating history for many entries. Arranged in A-Z order 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. It is never too late to learn: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.

Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs Reviews

... Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs is an indispensable reference tool for every library shelf. Like the content, this dictionary will never go out of style or fall into disuse after all, a good beginning makes a good ending. * Refrence Reviews *

About Jennifer Speake

Jennifer Speake is a freelance writer. She was the editor of the first editions of The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (1997) and The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (1999).

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface ; Abbreviations ; Introduction ; Dictionary ; Bibliography ; Thematic Index

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GOR009818052
9780198734901
0198734905
Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs by Jennifer Speake
Used - Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20150924
400
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