Allen's dictionary of English phrases
Allen, R. E.2008
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From 'action stations' to 'zero tolerance', the English language abounds in strange and colourful expressions. But where do these phrases come from? This book gives the meanings, dates and historical origins of thousands of phrases, arranged alphabetically by keyword.
Main title:
Allen's dictionary of English phrases / Robert Allen.
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Edition:
[Updated ed.].
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2008.
Collation:
xix, 805 p. ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Previous ed.: 2006.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780140515114 (pbk)0140515119 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
314325