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The Facts on File dictionary of cliches

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Christine Ammer4 editions

"Meanings and origins of thousands of terms and expressions."--Cover. This updated and expanded edition of a popular title explains the meanings and origins of almost 4,000 clichés and common expressions. Each entry includes the meaning of the cliché or expression, its origin and early uses, the historical development of the phrase, and its present-day usage. Hundreds of new clichés have been added, including many from the business world.

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