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This fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1, 500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language.

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Format PDF ● Pages 896 ● ISBN 9781134474158 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2003 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2625416 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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