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The Facts on File dictionary of clichés

Christine Ammer · 2001

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A guide to more than 3,500 cliches explains the meanings of such phrases as "give the devil his due," and "gild the lily," and traces the history of these expressions.

Book details

Year
2001
Language
English
Publisher
Facts on File
Editions
1
Pages
488
ISBN
9780816043576

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