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Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases: From Red Herrings to Brass Tacks
Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases: From Red Herrings to Brass Tacks
Leslie Dunkling
This Dictionary of Curious Phrases is a comprehensive updating of the author’s previous authoritative work on the subject, the Guinness Book of Curious Phrases.
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Summary
This Dictionary of Curious Phrases is a comprehensive updating of the author’s previous authoritative work on the subject, the Guinness Book of Curious Phrases.
- A guide to the original meaning of metaphorical phrases in common use
- Invaluable for the general reader, speechwriter or for anyone interested in language or popular culture
- Phrases explained include ‘kick the bucket’, ‘scream blue murder’, ‘a hair of the dog’, ‘cat’s pyjamas’, ‘brass tacks’ and ‘red herrings’
- Destined to become the standard popular reference guide to the subject
- Compiled by Leslie Dunkling, founder of the Names Society and author of many classic reference works.
Product Description
Title - Collins Dictionary Of Curious Phrases: From Red Herrings to Brass Tacks
Edition -
Author - Leslie Dunkling
ISBN 13 - 9780004720609
Imprint - Collins
Publisher - HarperCollins Publishers
Date Published - 02/03/1998
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No. of pages -
Binding Type - Paperback
Dimensions - 129 x 198 x 16mm
Weight - 238 g
Languages - English