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Dictionary of Allusions - Softcover

Webber, Elizabeth; Feinsilber, Mike

 
9780877796282: Dictionary of Allusions

Synopsis

"A guide to references commonly used in speech and writing. Explains more than 900 allusions. Entries include examples from today s leading media. A must for serious readers, language lovers, and ESL students."

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Synopsis

Containing more than 900 entries, the Merriam-Webster dictionary of allusions explains commonly used references including examples such as the Grassy Knoll, sea change, young Turks, keystone cops and mickey finn.'

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