The Oxford dictionary of phrase, saying, and quotation
By: edited by Susan Ratcliffe.
Contributors: Ratcliffe, Susan.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 696
Subjects: Quotations; Quotations, English; Proverbs, English; English language -- Terms and phrases
Other titles: Dictionary of phrase, saying, and quotation; Phrase, saying, and quotation
Description: "This brand new edition of a favourite Oxford classic brings together well-chosen words from across the centuries on a broad range of subjects, from Absence to Youth. New themes such as Computers and the Internet ('It's not a bug, it's a feature') have been added, and coverage of traditional topics has been extended. Each theme uniquely offers the reader their pick of phrases, sayings, and quotations on a given subject, and explores the links between individual items. A new design and layout adds clarity and accessibility. A full keyword index, and generous cross-referencing, allow the book to function both as a look-up resource and a browser's delight"--Publisher's description.