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Название: The Facts on File dictionary of cliches: meanings and origins of thousands of terms and expressions. Third Edition Автор: Ammer Ch. Издательство: Chelsea House Publishers Жанр: Английский язык Год издания: 2011 Страниц: 567 ISBN: 978-1-4381-3705-6 Язык: Английский Формат: PDF Размер: 21 Мб
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The Facts On File Dictionary of Clich s, Third Edition is the largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind. Featuring hundreds of new clich s, this updated and expanded edition explains the meanings and origins of more than 4,000 clich?'s and common expressions. Each entry includes the meaning of the clich or expression, its origin and early uses, its historical development, and its present-day usage. This fully indexed and cross-referenced resource is essential for students, writers, and anyone seeking the gift of gab.