{"product_id":"2026770001070-secondhand-the-oxford-dictionary-of-phrase-saying-and-quotation","title":"The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Saying, and Quotation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA definitive and wide-ranging reference work, The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase, Saying, and Quotation is a comprehensive treasury of the language we use every day. Edited by Elizabeth Knowles, this volume brings together over 10,000 quotations, proverbs, and idiomatic phrases into a single, accessible resource. Unlike traditional quotation dictionaries that are arranged solely by author, this work is organized primarily by themes—such as \"Ambition,\" \"Marriage,\" \"Politics,\" and \"The Arts\"—allowing readers to find the perfect expression for any subject or occasion.\n\nThis 1997 Oxford University Press edition provides scholarly accuracy, including explanatory notes where necessary and cross-references to help the reader explore related concepts. It is an essential tool for writers, public speakers, and anyone with an interest in the wit and wisdom that has shaped the English language. By documenting not just literary gems but also popular catchphrases, advertising slogans, and proverbs, the dictionary serves as a unique record of how language is actually used, making it an enduring cornerstone for any reference library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826063028443,"sku":"2026770001070-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/110a0b08-7111-47d1-9576-6c648f9448d9.png?v=1780311858","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001070-secondhand-the-oxford-dictionary-of-phrase-saying-and-quotation","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}