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Arranged in an A to Z format for ease of use, this collection of proverbs and everyday expressions is newly revised with new entries and updated citations. Comprehensive and entertaining, it includes both biblical proverbs and everyday expressions used in America today, with historical usage and up-to-the-minute examples from the media. This treasure trove of language includes sayings from "Let sleeping dogs lie" (Chaucer's Troilus and Chriseyde, c. 1374) to "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing" (Vanderbilt University football coach Red Sanders, 1953), and many others that have enjoyed popular use in America over the centuries.
Over 1,500 proverbs and 10,000 illustrative citations--including 200
sayings new to this edition
Cross-referencing to all relative proverbs and sayings
Extensive subject index for easy reference
Thorough bibliography of proverb collections and works cited in the book
Cross-referencing to all relative proverbs and sayings
Extensive subject index for easy reference
Thorough bibliography of proverb collections and works cited in the book
Over 1,500 proverbs and 10,000 illustrative citations--including 200
sayings new to this edition
Cross-referencing to all relative proverbs and sayings
Extensive subject index for easy reference
Thorough bibliography of proverb collections and works cited in the book
Cross-referencing to all relative proverbs and sayings
Extensive subject index for easy reference
Thorough bibliography of proverb collections and works cited in the book