Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases

Rosalind Fergusson

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English

Routledge
03 February 1994

Language: reference & general; Thesauri; Dialect, slang & jargon; Language Teaching (non-ELT); Literature: history & criticism

An abridged version of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases, concentrating on those phrases in current use in the English-speaking world. The rewritten entries are in an accessible style, with some additions.

Edited by: Rosalind Fergusson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: abridged edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 256g
ISBN: 9780415100519
ISBN 10: 0415100518
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 03 February 1994
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 X; Chapter 25 Y;

Rosalind Fergusson

Reviews for Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases

`This is a delightfully unfussy book, neatly produced with straightforward explanations written in plain English. Large libraries will want the parent volume, but this shorter and handier version is excellent for the smaller library.' - Reference Reviews