Binding: Hardcover
Description: Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world arranged across 250 subjects - from Books and Borrowing to Dreams and Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date source and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed it is the perfect gift for anyone who loves language. Drawing on Oxford's ongoing dictionary research and language monitoring the second edition of this delightful book adds phrases that have come to prominence or increased in popularity since publication of the first edition such as Never waste a good crisis and Dress for the job you want not for the job you have' which add a contemporary flavour to the selection of more traditional English proverbs and the popular sayings used in the English - speaking world from Asia Africa Middle East and many other cultures. Find phrases on all aspects of life in this fascinating little book.
Title: Little Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs
Brand: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198778370
Pages: 512 Pages
Publication Date: 1/1/2017
Category: Gift Books