Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases
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Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases by Robert Allen
Containing over 6000 phrases, this dictionary explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self. It gives details such as - 'salad days' come from Antony and Cleopatra, 'flavour of the month' originate in 1940s American ice cream marketing, and more.
Robert Allen edited a major new edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary, was an associate editor of the Oxford Companion to English Language and directed work on Chambers 21st Century Dictionary. He has written an updated version of Fowler's Modern English Usage and has contributed articles on the modern use of English in English Today. He is the consultant editor for all Penguin English Dictionaries.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780141006727 |
| ISBN 10 | 0141006722 |
| Title | Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases |
| Author | Robert Allen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-07-06 |
| Number of pages | 832 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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