Oxford dictionary of proverbs / edited by Jennifer Speake.
2015
PN6421
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Title
Oxford dictionary of proverbs / edited by Jennifer Speake.
Edition
Sixth edition.
ISBN
9780191799440 (electronic book)
Published
[Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Call Number
PN6421
Dewey Decimal Classification
398.92103
Summary
This revised collection covers the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Dictionaries team for the most up-to-date research. The new edition adds many sayings that have gained currency in recent years, such as 'better out than in' and 'if you can't be good, be lucky'. Explanations have been added or expanded for hundreds of proverbs, and examples of usage updated.
Note
This revised collection covers the most widely used proverbs in English, drawing on the resources of the Oxford Dictionaries team for the most up-to-date research. The new edition adds many sayings that have gained currency in recent years, such as 'better out than in' and 'if you can't be good, be lucky'. Explanations have been added or expanded for hundreds of proverbs, and examples of usage updated.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on September 22, 2015).
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Print version: 9780198734901
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