Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
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Product details:
- Edition number 2
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 13 October 2016
- ISBN 9780198778370
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages512 pages
- Size 154x112x32 mm
- Weight 380 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 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 Dictionaries research and ensures you can find a pithy saying for any occasion. 0
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Short description:
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.
MoreLong description:
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.
This is a delightful little book which at ?9.99 is worth every penny and not only useful in a reference library but also on the shelves of anyone who writes and/or teaches. To conclude with the words of Lord John Russell - "A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom"... It is arranged by theme - covering 250 subject headings and contains over 2,000 proverbs taken from many different countries and cultures.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
List of Subjects
Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Keyword Index
