Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs (Oxford Quick Reference) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198734905 ISBN 13: 9780198734901

Verlag: OUP Oxford, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

OXFORD DICTIONARY OF PROVERBS 6Eby EDITED BY SPEAKE, 9780198734901

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... Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs is an indispensable reference tool for every library shelf. Like the content, this dictionary will never go out of style or fall into disuse after all, "a good beginning makes a good ending". (Refrence Reviews)

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This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from Oxford Dictionaries 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.

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• Verlag: OUP Oxford
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0198734905
• ISBN 13: 9780198734901
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 6
• Anzahl der Seiten: 400
• Herausgeber: Speake Jennifer