Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases
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Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases by Rosalind Fergusson
This collection will appeal to everyone who has ever wondered about the origin of phrases like all part of life's rich pattern' and 'long time no see'. It covers a wide range of catch phrases in current use in all parts of the English-speaking world. Most entries are drawn from the second edition of Eric Partridge's 'A Dictionary of Catch Phrases', but have been completely rewritten in the light of recent research, and there are many additions.`This is a delightfully unfussy book, neatly produced with straightforward explanations written in plain EnglishLarge libraries will want the parent volume, but this shorter and handier version is excellent for the smaller library.' - Reference Reviews
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415100519 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415100518 |
| Title | Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases |
| Author | Rosalind Fergusson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1994-02-03 |
| Number of pages | 172 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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