The Penguin Dictionary of Clichés

by Julia Cresswell

Entertaining and informative, this new Penguin dictionary investigates the wide range of cliches that have been popularised throughout the history of the English Language. With over 1500 cliches listed, both ancient and modern, this is the ideal companion for anyone with an interest in the more informal side of the English Language.

Genres: Reference, Dictionaries, Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published April 17, 2000

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somebody said that they should avoid this book like the plague; well I'd like to put them bang to rights. This is what the world's been waiting for.