proverbs, english

A collection of British and American proverbs that are currently in use.

Presents alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions and explanations of over 20,000 phrases and allusions used in modern English language. Includes quotations, cross-references, and biographies of real and fictional people.

This third edition of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs contains over 1,000 of the best-known English proverbs from around the world, and includes quotations that provide a fascinating history of each proverb.

Presents an illustrated collection of rhymes based on quirky expressions adults use that may not always be understood by children, such as "You're the apple of my eye," or "Reach for the stars," and includes an explanation of each saying.

A collection of proverbs followed by quotations illustrating the various forms the proverb has taken from its first recorded use until the present.

Traces the history of more than 1000 proverbs and their major variants. Includes a thematic index.

A collection of over 10,000 quotations, proverbs, and phrases arranged alphabetically by topic and covering famous sayings from throughout history.

Presents and explains over 1,500 celebrated expressions used in America, with a discussion of the origin of each proverb or saying, a list of variants, and examples of its use in newspapers, literature, magazines, television, and popular speech. Includes an index by main word and a bibliography.

Illustrates twenty well-known proverbs, from "Birds of a feather flock together" to "Every cloud has a silver lining.".