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Author : Jennifer Speake,John Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780198734901
"First published as The concise Oxford dictionary of proverbs, edited by John Simpson, 1982"--Title page verso.
Author : Martin H. Manser,Rosalind Fergusson
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Proverbs, English
ISBN : 9780816066735
Lists the meaning and origin of more than 1,700 traditional and contemporary English proverbs.
Author : Jennifer Speake,John Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UCSC:32106020000722
"Seeing is believing when it comes to this authoritative A-Z. Find proverbs relevant to all aspects of life, look up your old favourites, and learn punchy new expressions to make your point. You can't have too much of a good thing with this entertaining and informative collection." "Over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English; Expanded coverage of foreign language proverbs currently in use in English; Illustrative quotations taken from the Oxford English Corpus, the world's largest language databank; Fascinating histories given for each proverb, including their earliest usage; and Includes a thematic index for quick reference."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : J. A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Proverbs, American
ISBN : UOM:49015000941014
The dictionary gives explanations of the meanings and use of proverbs whenever these are obscure. By means of numerous illustrative quotations it also provides a documentary history of each proverb from its first recorded use in written English, and supplies details of earlier related forms in other languages.
Author : Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 1348 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780195053999
Americans have a gift for coining proverbs. "A picture is worth a thousand words" was not, as you might imagine, the product of ancient Chinese wisdom -- it was actually minted by advertising executive Fred Barnard in a 1921 advertisement for Printer's Ink magazine. After all, Americans are first and foremost a practical people and proverbs can be loosely defined as pithy statements that are generally accepted as true and useful. The next logical step would be to gather all of this wisdom together for a truly American celebration of shrewd advice.A Dictionary of American Proverbs is the first major collection of proverbs in the English language based on oral sources rather than written ones. Listed alphabetically according to their most significant key word, it features over 15,000 entries including uniquely American proverbs that have never before been recorded, as well as thousands of traditional proverbs that have found their way into American speech from classical, biblical, British, continental European, and American literature. Based on the fieldwork conducted over thirty years by the American Dialect Society, this volume is complete with historical references to the earliest written sources, and supplies variants and recorded geographical distribution after each proverb.Many surprised await the reader in this vast treasure trove of wit and wisdom. Collected here are nuggets of popular wisdom on all aspects of American life: weather, agriculture, travel, money, business, food, neighbors, friends, manners, government, politics, law, health, education, religion, music, song, and dance. And, to further enhance browsing pleasure, the editors have provided a detailed guide to the use of the work. While it's true that many of our best known proverbs have been supplied by the ever-present "Anonymous," many more can be attributed to some very famous Americans, like Ernest Hemingway, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain, J. Pierpont Morgan, Thomas Alva Edison, Abigail Adams, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, to name but a few offered in this fascinating collection.Who wouldn't want to know the origin of "the opera ain't over till the fat lady sings?" This uniquely American proverb and many more are gathered together in A Dictionary of American Proverbs. A great resource for students and scholars of literature, psychology, folklore, linguistics, anthropology, and cultural history, this endlessly intriguing volume is also a delightful companion for anyone with an interest in American culture.
Author : Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191084249
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.
Author : John Simpson,Jennifer Speake
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Proverbs, American
ISBN : 0192800027
Lists recorded usages and meaning for hundreds of proverbs arranged by key word, from "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" to "Youth must be served."
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780300136029
Collects more than 1,400 English-language proverbs that arose in the 20th and 21st centuries, organized alphabetically by key words and including information on date of origin, history and meaning.
Author : Linda Flavell,Roger Flavell
Publisher : Kyle Cathie Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : English language
ISBN : 1856265633
This dictionary traces the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years.
Author : Emanuel Strauss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781134864607
This Dictionary contains over 50,000 proverbs, in some 70 European languages and dialects, arranged in 2,500 sets. It is the fruits of over 40 years of collection and research, the only collection of proverbs on anything like this scale ever to be published anywhere in the world. Emanuel Strauss has trawled through innumerable collections of proverbs in all languages, from early printed books and rare items to the latest theses and journals, and grouped together many thousands of proverbs in sets of equivalent meaning. Comprehensive indexes for each language provide access to any proverb by way of its key words. A critical bibliography musters some 500 items, from incunabula to the current decade.
Author : Gerd De Ley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8179924262
These are just a few of the 8,000 proverbs gathered from 300 countries and regions to create this dynamic dictionary. This book is the most comprehensive collection of international proverbs in the world. To read this book is to travel the globe, learning about wisdom, humor, and the nature of other people in this world. The proverbs are arranged alphabetically by country and an index listing 2,100 key words is also provided.
Author : Daniel B. Smith
Publisher : Daniel B. Smith
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The main objective of this book is to provide you an impressive and invaluable collection of English proverbs and sayings with their explanations included, so as to enrich your English knowledge. A proverb is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore. Knowing these proverbs and sayings will enhance your English skills. Thus you will be able to communicate better. Proverbs are found in a wide variety of contexts. You may have noticed them in songs, in film titles or even in newspaper headlines. It is important to remember that proverbs and sayings are sometimes used when speaking both formally and informally. This book has more than 1,400 proverbs and sayings for you to discover or rediscover. At the end of this book, as a bonus for you, I have chosen and wrote 327 most famous English quotations. You may find them quite inspiring…
Author : George Latimer Apperson
Publisher : Wordsworth Edition
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1853263214
This work traces the origins and history of English proverbs and proverbial phrases. The proverbs are grouped alphabetically and by subject, with copious cross-references throughout.
Author : Gregory Titelman
Publisher : Random House Reference
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:49015003015659
An annotated reference of more than 1,500 proverbs and sayings of the American language.
Author : George Latimer Apperson
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1840223111
This dictionary aims to help users to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, and crossword solvers, but is also useful as a general word reference. Special features include: an alphabetical A-Z listing; numbered senses for words with more than one meaning; British and American variants; and specially marked colloquial uses.