Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases

ISBN-13: 9780415100519 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 172 str.

Rosalind Fergusson

Opis

This is an abridged version of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases, concentrating on those phrases in current use in the English-speaking world. The entries have been rewritten in an accessible style, with some additions. It is designed as a companion volume to the Shorter Slang Dictionary and marks the Partridge Centenary.

Recenzje

`This is a delightfully unfussy book, neatly produced with straightforward explanations written in plain English. Large libraries will want the parent volume, but this shorter and handier version is excellent for the smaller library.' - Reference Reviews

Spis treści

Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 X; Chapter 25 Y;

O autorze

Rosalind Fergusson