{"product_id":"oxford-dictionary-of-proverbs-paperback","title":"Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Speake\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique and authoritative dictionary contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English, utilizing the latest research from the Oxford Languages team to source them. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, broadening the cultural range of the proverbs selected, and covering sayings of international origins. With a strong emphasis on concisely explaining the meaning of the proverbs described, the dictionary also provides additional examples of usage, and includes a fascinating history for many entries. Arranged in A-Z order and with a useful thematic index, \u003cem\u003eA Dictionary of Proverbs\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for browsing and perfectly suited for quick reference. Look up your old favourites, learn punchy new expressions to get your point across, and find the answer to that crossword clue. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is never too late to learn\u003c\/strong\u003e: find proverbs relevant to every aspect of life in this entertaining and informative collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Speake\u003c\/strong\u003e is a freelance writer. She was the editor of the first editions of \u003cem\u003eThe Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases\u003c\/em\u003e (1997) and \u003cem\u003eThe Oxford Dictionary of Idioms\u003c\/em\u003e (1999).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 24, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165574148317,"sku":"9780198734901","price":45.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/Wgpgc9x5Kk9780198734901.webp?v=1783937373","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/oxford-dictionary-of-proverbs-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}