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The Penguin Dictionary of Clichés

by Julia Cresswell

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This dictionary investigates the wide range of cliches throughout the history of the English language. With over 1500 sourced cliches listed, both ancient an modern, this work looks at the more informal side of the English language.

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Canonical title: The Penguin Dictionary of Clichés

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Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 423.1 — Language English & Old English languages Dictionaries of standard English Specialized dictionaries
LCC: PE1689 — Language and Literature English language English Modern English
BISAC: REF REFERENCE Dictionaries

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Published: 2000
Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 423.1
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