Description
| Product ID: | 9780198778370 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs |
| Authors: | Author: Elizabeth Knowles |
| Page Count: | 512 |
| Subjects: | Language: reference and general, Language: reference & general, Quotations, proverbs and sayings, Gift books, Dictionaries of quotations, Gift books |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Featuring over 2,000 proverbs and sayings, both quirky and wise, on 250 different themes, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs draws on the latest Oxford Languages research and ensures you can find a pithy saying for any occasion. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-10-13 |
