Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins by Linda Flavell

Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins by Linda Flavell

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Summary

The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a supply of examples.

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Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins by Linda Flavell

The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a supply of examples.
Linda and Roger Flavell combine scholarly accuracy with a clear understanding of the oddities of language that delight the browser with a love of the English language.
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ISBN 13 9781856265096
ISBN 10 1856265099
Title Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins
Author Linda Flavell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2005-05-26
Number of pages 256
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