To Coin a Phrase
A Dictionary of Origins
Edwin Radford(Editor)
Papermac (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 14. September 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
218 pages
978-0-333-49946-7 (ISBN)
Description
A dictionary of unusual, obscure and frequently misunderstood words in the English language. It deals with what people really say, the reasons why. It gives the stories which lie behind the odd and puzzling words and phrases which we use daily without a second thought until we wonder why.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-49946-7 (9780333499467)
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Schweitzer Classification