The Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Cliches
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A highly entertaining guide to the world (and history) of cliches
A fascinating, thematic exploration of cliches from as the actress said to the bishop to zero hour, explaining what they are and where they've come from. Julia Cresswell has taken her best-selling dictionary of cliches ('Sumptuous... A mine of information.' Guardian) back to the drawing board and has created a book, packed with famous (and infamous) quotations and memorable information, that will change the way you see English.
Author: Julia Cresswell
Format: Paperback, 416 pages, 129mm x 198mm, 145 g
Published: 2007, Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Thesauri
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A highly entertaining guide to the world (and history) of cliches
A fascinating, thematic exploration of cliches from as the actress said to the bishop to zero hour, explaining what they are and where they've come from. Julia Cresswell has taken her best-selling dictionary of cliches ('Sumptuous... A mine of information.' Guardian) back to the drawing board and has created a book, packed with famous (and infamous) quotations and memorable information, that will change the way you see English.
The Cat's Pyjamas: The Penguin Book of Cliches