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TITLE:
Shorter dictionary of catch phrases / [compiled by] Rosalind Fergusson from the work of Eric Partridge and Paul Beale.
Publication Date:
1994
Publication Information:
London : Routledge,
Physical Description:
166 p.
Summary:
This collection will appeal to everyone who has ever wondered about the origin of phrases like "all part of life's rich pattern" and "long time no see." It covers a wide range of catch phrases in current use in all parts of the English-speaking world. Most entries are drawn from the second edition of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases (second edition, edited by Paul Beale), but have been completely rewritten in the light of recent research, and there are many additions. Catch Phrases include: close your eyes and think of England! have I got news for you! ... refreshes the parts that other ... cannot reach some mothers do'ave'em! you are awful, but I like you.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780415100519
General Note:
Most entries drawn from the 2nd ed. of: A dictionary of catch phrases, American and British, from the sixteenth century to the present day / Eric Partridge. Rev. and updated ed. / edited by Paul Beale. 1986.
