The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : John Simpson |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0192818805 |
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Contains more than 1000 proverbs current in the 20th century with explanations of their meanings, uses, and origins.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : J. A. Simpson |
Publsiher | : Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; New York : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : UOM:49015000941014 |
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The dictionary gives explanations of the meanings and use of proverbs whenever these are obscure. By means of numerous illustrative quotations it also provides a documentary history of each proverb from its first recorded use in written English, and supplies details of earlier related forms in other languages.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : John Simpson,Jennifer Speake |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OCLC:264087132 |
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : John Andrew Simpson |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OCLC:901867450 |
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : John Simpson |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Proverbs, English |
ISBN | : OCLC:731432290 |
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Valete 1992 - Mark Goddard.
The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : Jennifer Speake,John Andrew Simpson |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 375 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Proverbs, American |
ISBN | : 0198608942 |
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Over 1,100 proverbs currently in use in English. Packed with favourites from the old dog to the early bird, and making hay to breaking eggs. Examples of use through the ages provide a fascinating history of each proverb. Thematic index helps you find proverbs on subjects from beauty to worry.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Proverbs, American |
ISBN | : 0195842243 |
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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Author | : Elizabeth Knowles |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 2016-10-06 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780191084249 |
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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring, the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence, or increased in popularity, since publication of the first edition, such as 'Never waste a good crisis' and 'Dress for the job you want, not for the job you have', which add a contemporary flavour to the selection of more traditional English proverbs, and the popular sayings used in the English-speaking world from Asia, Africa, Middle East, and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.