Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins

By (author): "Linda Flavell"
Genres:Nonfiction books  Language books  Reference books  Words books  
Publish Date: November 12th 1992
Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins
ISBN1856265099
ISBN139781856265096
AsinDictionary of Idioms and Their Origins
Original titleDictionary of Idioms and Their Origins
The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a supply of examples.