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This entertaining collection gives a history of over 800 of our best-loved catchphrases. Entries are drawn from books, radio and TV shows, films, advertisements, songs, and slogans, and provide full details on who coined or employed each phrase, when, and in what context. This fantastic and lively assortment incorporates both British and American catchphrases and together builds up a rich picture of a fascinating aspect of language.
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Anna Farkas is an American citizen who has lived in the UK for over 10 years. She is an experienced freelance writer and researcher and her other books include (as contributor) The Hutchinson Guide to the World and The Hutchinson Encyclopedia.
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- PublisherOUP Oxford
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0198828985
- ISBN 13 9780198828983
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages368
- EditorFarkas Anna
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