Curious English Words and Phrases: THE TRUTH behind the expressions we use

Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases

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English usage studies in the history and uses of English words and phrases,

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Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases [Revised] 014051502X, 9780140515022

This is a useful reference work, ideal for anyone wanting to write a letter, solve a crossword, or write any manner of p

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Word Nerds Unite!: The Fascinating Stories Behind 200 Words and Phrases 1400337976, 9781400337972

Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean yo

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The Reign of Truth and Faith: Epistemic Expressions in 16th and 17th Century English 9783110216028, 9783110205596

This is a ground-breaking study in the historical semantics and pragmatics of English in the 16th and 17th centuries. It

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The Write Words: 6,500 Phrases, Puns, Idioms and Expressions to Help You Write Your Headlines and Copy Faster 9781703750584

" The Write Words is a must-have, keep-it-close, use-it-often resource for the beginning writer to the seasoned pro

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The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases 0198631596, 9780198631590

If foreign words and phrases are your "bete noire", here is a superb reference that offers coverage of over 8,

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Japanese Core Words and Phrases 9781568364490

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JFK: The Conspiracy and Truth Behind the Assassination 1789467373, 9781789467376

The killing of US President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, in November 1963, sent a shockwave around the world. The c

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Aokigahara: The Truth Behind Japan's Suicide Forest

What really lies in the forest’s depths? Aokigahara is a mystery. Born out of an explosion, its roots twist and turn, th

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