Dictionary Of Idioms And Their Origins

Examining the origins of everyday idioms and expressions, this book explains their meanings and gives examples of their use. Interspersed with the individual entries are mini-essays on recurring themes, and also included are dates of first use and guidance on correct or current usage.

• Author
• Linda Flavell, Roger Flavell

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 224

• Publisher
• Trafalgar Square Publishing

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781856261296

• Genres
• reference, language, words, history, dictionaries

• Release date
• 1994