The Oxford Dictionary of Catchphrases

Author : Anna Farkas

Hardback

Published : Thursday 22 March 2018

ISBN : 9780198828983

Price : €30.13

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This entertaining book gives a history of a selection of our best-loved catchphrases, paying homage to the human nature of adopting a common bond through language.

This entertaining collection gives a history of over 800 of our best-loved catchphrases. Entries are drawn from books, radio and TV shows, films, advertisements, songs, and slogans, and provide full details on who coined or employed each phrase, when, and in what context. This fantastic and lively assortment incorporates both British and American catchphrases and together builds up a rich picture of a fascinating aspect of language.

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