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Have a nice day--no problem!
a dictionary of clichés
By Ammer, Christine
- ISBN
- 978-0-52593-394-6
- Publisher
- New York : Dutton, c1992.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 1992
A labor of love by a lexicographer and reference editor, this book examines some 3000 familiar expressions. First, a plain meaning is given for a term, like "singularly rare'' for scarce as hen's teeth . Next follow informed remarks on history ( sink or swim began as float or sink ), though, as...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
