Dictionary of Similes, Idioms, Metaphors and Proverbs
Author: Pelanduk Publications Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9789679784398
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Pelanduk Publications Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9789679784398
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Published: 2015-09-01
Total Pages: 429
ISBN-13: 9352150503
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This authoritative dictionary is designed to help readers expand vocabulary and language skills to reach appreciative levels and then exceed that! Hence, pick up the various ways to explain the meaning of idioms, phrases and proverbs, besides interpreting figurative language, such as metaphors and similes.The volume is composed of four separate sections:1. Idioms, 2.Phrases, 3.Proverbs and 4.Metaphors and Similes Key Featureso Sentences focussed on figurative language and sayingso Includes common idioms, popular phrases, witty proverbs, metaphors and similes.o Contains hyperbole and adages at appropriate placeso Organized into A-Z format with sentences at easy and moderate levelso Allows readers to develop and then apply new skills of expressiono Aligns to the English and Foreign words currently in popular useBenefitso Produces a complete understanding of common idiomso Provides recognizing the meaning of popular phraseso Encourages readers to understand and relate to witty proverbso Develops the ability to use metaphors and simileso Introduces adage and hyperboleo Improves vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meaningso Polishes persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing skills
Author: P.R. Wilkinson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-09-02
Total Pages: 2991
ISBN-13: 1134474148
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language.
Author: Milon Nandy
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9789838804899
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Dick Wilkinson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-01-11
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 113408529X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This absorbing collection of metaphors includes a variety of expressions with figurative meanings, like similes, proverbs, slang and catchphrases. It is the result of a lifetime of work on dialect and metaphor and gives an overview of the folk wisdom expressed in figurative expressions. The author draws on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Dorset, Cornwall, Yorkshire and Lancashire, but has also included a range of sayings from North America, Australia, Scotland and other English speaking countries. With revised contents and an improved index to make individual entries easier to find, the Concise can be used to check the meaning and the origin of an expression or to avoid mixed metaphors, anachronisms and incongruities. It is a joy to browse long after your original query has been answered.
Author: Milon Nandy
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9789839549003
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Board, Editorial
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9789357941068
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This dictionary of management includes the main terminology used in business, plus many more frequently used expressions found in business and management. The definitions are designed to be quick, easy, precise and accurate; and have been produced in alphabetical order from A - Z. This concise dictionary will meet all your needs on management terminology, theories, definitions from various fields of business & management, including jargon, abbreviations and more, in fact any of the vocabulary you might expect to find in a dictionary of this kind. All important terms connected with « Marketing « Finance « Human Resources « Managerial Economics « Organisational Behaviour etc. are covered. Another important feature is the inclusion of leading personalities, organizations and their contributions. Due to relative and growing importance, one chapter has been attributed on the subject of 'Management Theory and Principles'. Illustrations and examples, where appropriate, have been added. Even for an average reader, who has not made a special study of commerce subjects, explanations of terms will be found to be easily comprehensible. #v&spublishers
Author: Peter Richard Wilkinson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 0415430844
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This absorbing collection of metaphors includes a variety of expressions with figurative meanings, like similes, proverbs, slang and catchphrases. It is the result of a lifetime of work on dialect and metaphor and gives an overview of the folk wisdom expressed in figurative expressions. The author draws on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Dorset, Cornwall, Yorkshire and Lancashire, but has also included a range of sayings from North America, Australia, Scotland and other English speaking countries. With revised contents and an improved index to make individual entries easier to find, the Concise can be used to check the meaning and the origin of an expression or to avoid mixed metaphors, anachronisms and incongruities. It is a joy to browse long after your original query has been answered.
Author: Jennifer Speake
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 420
ISBN-13: 9780192801111
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Containing 5,000 idioms, alphabetically arranged by key word, this book covers metaphorical phrases, familiar quotations and proverbs, and similes. It provides meanings for well-known idioms such as set the world alight, cost an arm and a leg, once in a blue moon, the tip of the iceberg, andmany more. A date of origin is often given and many entries are supported by illustrative quotations from sources as varied as the Bible, Spectator, and Agatha Christie. Full of fascinating facts, this dictionary is ideal for anyone with an interest in the origins of words and phrases. --Arrangement of words alphabetically by key word means easy browsing --Focuses on British English, but also covers US English and other variants, e.g. cut to the chase and make a Virginia fence. --Histories of well-known idioms are provided
Author: Board, Editorial
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9789350571538
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The book is designed to provide you with dictionaries of terms in physics to make science simpler for you. The terms have been arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Suitable explanations of terms that have come into public domain recently also find mention. The standard of explanation has been kept at a level of understanding expected from an average secondary and senior secondary student. Illustrations and examples, at appropriate places, have been given. Readers who have not made a special study of any science subject will have also be able to grasp the definitions. A glossary of Nobel Prize winners and their contributions is an added attraction. #v&spublishers