Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
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9780198734901
Publication date:
26/10/2015
Paperback
400 pages
197x134mm
Price: 575.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780198734901
Publication date:
26/10/2015
Paperback
400 pages
Sixth Edition Edition
Jennifer Speake
Contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English across the world, including expanded coverage of proverbs of international origin,Uses evidence from Oxford Languages research,Thoroughly revised and updated edition, with a greater emphasis on providing helpful explanation of the meanings of proverbs,Usage examples, including the earliest written evidence, provide a fascinating history of many proverbs,Thematic index is as ideal for quick reference as the A-Z section is for browsing
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
Sixth Edition Edition
Jennifer Speake
Description
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.
About the author
Edited by Jennifer SpeakeJennifer 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).
Sixth Edition Edition
Jennifer Speake
Table of contents
Editor's Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
Dictionary
Bibliography
Thematic Index
Sixth Edition Edition
Jennifer Speake
Description
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.
About the author
Edited by Jennifer SpeakeJennifer 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
Andrew Robinson
Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins
Julia Cresswell
The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Oxford Languages
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Jonathon Green
Simon Horobin
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Suryakanta
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