From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of...
From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples
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.
This is an abridged version of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases, concentrating on those phrases in current use in the English-speaking wor...
