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Around the world in 80 cliches : overused expressions from across the globe / Laura Lee.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lee, Laura, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English language--Idioms.
- English language.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (259 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Edison : Quayside Publishing Group, 2016.
- Summary:
- Cheeky and informative, Around the World in 80 Cliches provides phrases and expressions from all over the world as well as their origin.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Beginnings
- 2. Personality
- 3. Joy &
- Happiness
- 4. Shyness &
- Timidity
- 5. Hope
- 6. Madness
- 7. Arrogance
- 8. Anger
- 9. Worry &
- Anxiety
- 10. Moodiness
- 11. Friendship
- 12. Love &
- Courtship
- 13. Marriage
- 14. Sex
- 15. Family
- 16. Home
- 17. Vices &
- Misdeeds
- 18. Alcohol
- 19. Gossip
- 20. Laziness
- 21. Envy
- 22. Cheating
- 23. Lies
- 24. Fraud &
- Crime
- 25. Patience
- 26. Perseverance
- 27. Appreciation
- 28. Responsibility
- 29. Flexibility
- 30. Focus
- 31. Conflict
- 32. Adversity
- 33. Danger
- 34. Risk
- 35. Mistakes
- 36. Overreaction
- 37. Blame
- 38. Insults
- 39. Exhaustion &
- Frustration
- 40. Justice
- 41. Work
- 42. Preparation &
- Planning
- 43. Leadership
- 44. Teamwork
- 45. Sales &
- Buying
- 46. Money &
- Wealth
- 47. Travel
- 48. Greed
- 49. Poverty
- 50. Knowledge &
- Ignorance
- 51. Education
- 52. Comprehension
- 53. Opinions
- 54. Opposites
- 55. Art
- 56. Music
- 57. Communication &
- Speech
- 58. Silence &
- Brevity
- 59. Indecision
- 60. Exclamations
- 61. Humor
- 62. Success
- 63. Dreams &
- Ambitions
- 64. Intentions
- 65. Ability
- 66. Ease
- 67. Luck
- 68. Swift Action
- 69. Limits
- 70. Futility
- 71. Never
- 72. Competence
- 73. Fame
- 74. Status
- 75. Appearances
- 76. Beauty
- 77. Age
- 78. Death
- 79. Regional Phrases
- 80. The End
- Resources
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- V
- W
- X
- Z
- About the Author.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781577151524
- 1577151526
- OCLC:
- 1001383632
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