{"product_id":"the-dictionary-of-clichs-christine-ammer-9781626360112","title":"The Dictionary of Clich駸: A Word Lover's Guide to 4,000 Overused Phrases and Almost-Pleasing Platitudes","description":"The largest, most comprehensive, and most entertaining reference of its kind, The Dictionary of Clich s features more than four thousand unique clich s and common expressions. Author Christine Ammer explores the phrases and terms that enliven our language and uncovers expressions that have long been considered dead. With each entry, she includes a thorough definition, origin of the term, and an insightful example. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome of the clich s brought into the limelight include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Blood is thicker than water\u003cbr\u003e- Monkey see, monkey do\u003cbr\u003e- Brass tacks\u003cbr\u003e- Burn the midnight oil\u003cbr\u003e- Change of heart\u003cbr\u003e- Moral fiber\u003cbr\u003e- By the book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether clich s get under your skin or make you happy as a clam, The Dictionary of Clich s goes the extra mile to provide an essential resource for students, teachers, writers, and anyone with a keen interest in language. And that's food for thought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christine Ammer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1626360111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626360112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/06\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.03w x 1.48d","brand":"Christine Ammer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44450189476095,"sku":"9781626360112","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e50a3c27-694d-4931-9c1d-ac6e929314f3.jpg?v=1698503308","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dictionary-of-clichs-christine-ammer-9781626360112","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}