Allen's dictionary of English phrases
Allen, R. E., 1944-2006
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The most comprehenisive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6000 phrases, the book explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self.
Main title:
Allen's dictionary of English phrases / Robert Allen.
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Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2006.
Collation:
xix, 805 p. ; 25 cm.
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Variant title:
Cover title: Allen's English phrases
Notes:
Cover and spine title: Allen's English phrases.
ISBN:
9780141006727 (hbk)
Dewey class:
423.13R423.13ALLA423.13
Language:
English
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BRN:
58293