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Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases

by Grenville Kleiser

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This incredibly useful book will appeal to writers, public speakers and anyone else who would like to improve their vocabulary. It contains a huge number of phrases which you can use in everyday speech and at special occasions, which will help you express your thoughts, ideas and feelings in a brand new way. A classic reference work, this edition has been specially formatted for today's e-readers.

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Grenville Kleiser

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Original publication date: 1917-10

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Languages: English, Portuguese
Media: Paper, Ebook
ISBNs: 30
ASINs: 8

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Published: 1917
Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 423.1
LCC: PE1689 .K6

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