Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs

This unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from the Oxford Languages team to source them. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, broadening the cultural range of the proverbs selected, and covering sayings of international origins. With a strong emphasis on concisely explaining the meaning of the proverbs described, the dictionary also provides additional
examples of usage, and includes a fascinating history for many entries. Arranged in A-Z order and with a useful thematic index, A Dictionary of Proverbs is ideal for browsing and perfectly suited for quick reference. Look up your old favourites, learn punchy new expressions to get your point across, and
find the answer to that crossword clue. It is never too late to learn: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.

List of contents

• Editor's Preface


• Abbreviations


• Introduction


• Dictionary


• Bibliography


• Thematic Index

About the author

Jennifer Speake is a freelance writer. She was the editor of the first editions of The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases (1997) and The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (1999).

Summary

This unique and thoroughly revised collection contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Languages team for the most up-to-date research. Lively and compelling, it is filled with favourites - old and new - with a strong emphasis on meanings of proverbs catalogued.

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... Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs is an indispensable reference tool for every library shelf. Like the content, this dictionary will never go out of style or fall into disuse after all, "a good beginning makes a good ending".

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... Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs is an indispensable reference tool for every library shelf. Like the content, this dictionary will never go out of style or fall into disuse after all, "a good beginning makes a good ending". Refrence Reviews

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer Speake
• Assisted by: Jennifer Speake (Editor), Speake Jennifer (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2015
• EAN: 9780198734901
• ISBN: 978-0-19-873490-1
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 195 mm x 22 mm
• Series: Oxford Paperback Reference; Dictionnaires; Dictionnaires; Oxford Quick Reference; Oxford Paperback Reference
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; Sprichwort : Lexikon, Nachschlagewerk, REFERENCE / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Reference works, Language: reference & general, Language: history & general works, Language: reference and general, Language: history and general works, Dialect, slang and jargon