An indispensable reference book, reflecting the life and language of the past 100 yearsFrom the beautiful game to zombie, this classic work of reference explores the origin and meaning of a vast range of words, phrases and events that have come into use in the English language over the past century. Over 8000 entries cover slang terms, acronyms, idioms, catchphrases, quotations and new expressions and supply the detail on words from both sides of the Atlantic as well as from elsewhere in the English-speaking world, ...
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An indispensable reference book, reflecting the life and language of the past 100 yearsFrom the beautiful game to zombie, this classic work of reference explores the origin and meaning of a vast range of words, phrases and events that have come into use in the English language over the past century. Over 8000 entries cover slang terms, acronyms, idioms, catchphrases, quotations and new expressions and supply the detail on words from both sides of the Atlantic as well as from elsewhere in the English-speaking world, including the linguistic changes associated with new technology. And in a century rich in mythology, the dictionary catalogues the happenings and personages that have become our modern 'fables', from Lord Haw-Haw and El Nino to the Lewinsky affair and Harry Potter.. Backed with a wealth of quotation and anecdote, it is a major source of information on 20th century life and culture, and a delight to browse through.
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Add this copy of The Macmillan Dictionary of Contemporary Phrase and to cart. $15.81, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9780333906378.
Add this copy of The Macmillan Dictionary of Contemporary Phrases and to cart. $25.81, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2002 by Pan Books.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of The Macmillan Dictionary of Contemporary Phrase & Fable to cart. $43.34, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Pan Macmillan.
