Best Thing since Sliced Bread : Cliches - What They Mean and Where They Came From

English

ISBN: 1606525670

EAN: 9781606525678

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Grammar & Punctuation/Reference / Dictionaries/Reference / Word Lists/

Publisher: Readers Digest Association, Incorporated, The

Release Date: 10/11/2012

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: Clich?s, those trite little phrases that often get a point across quickly and efficiently, have become such a familiar part of the English language and peoples everyday speech. This entertaining book takes an in-depth look at hundreds of these common expressions in their many forms-where they came from, what they mean, how theyve evolved over time, and their prominence in todays society. Inside youll discover hundreds explored and explained, such as... ? Thinking outside the box ? All hands on deck ? My way or the highway ? To be perfectly honest ? Technical terms, like collateral damage and pushing the envelope ? And many others! Youll quickly discover why this fun little compendium is truly the best thing since sliced bread!

Best Thing since Sliced Bread : Cliches - What They Mean and Where They Came From

Illustrated: No

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.75 inches

Width: 5.3 inches

Length: 7.86 inches

Weight: 9.63 oz

Pages: 176