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Oxford Quick Reference Ser.: Oxford Dictionary of Catchphrases by Anna Farkas (2007, Uk-Trade Paper)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198607350

ISBN-139780198607359

eBay Product ID (ePID)30786495

Product Key Features

Number of Pages368 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOxford Dictionary of Catchphrases

SubjectDictionaries, Reference, Word Lists

Publication Year2007

TypeNot Available

AuthorAnna Farkas

Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines

SeriesOxford Quick Reference Ser.

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight8.8 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.1 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2002-032437

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingThe

Compiled byFarkas, Anna

Dewey Decimal423.1

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisHave you ever considered how a single line from a movie or a television advertisement spreads to become a ubiquitously popular expression? Do you know the origin of such phrases as "keeping up with the Joneses" and "a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do"? Are you often stumped when trying to remember the source of a line from a movie or an advertising slogan? The Oxford Dictionary of Catchphrases is the answer to the frequently asked questions "What's that from?" and "Who said that?" and offers a lively exploration of the history and usage of these common and timeless expressions. From "you talkin' to me?" to "melts in your mouth, not in your hand" to "see you later, alligator," this entertaining book provides a comprehensive selection of our best-loved catchphrases, paying homage to the human nature of adopting a common bond through language. A special Source Information section gives a background description of the shows, films, or books that are cited often, and a Source Index allows readers to look up entries from a particular source. With the most up-to-date entries, The Oxford Dictionary of Catchphrases offers an intriguing and fun tour of common language and is ideal for armchair linguists as well as all film, television, and popular culture junkies., A catchphrase is a set of words that have come to be associated, over time and through repeated usage, with a particular individual or group, or maybe an event. From 'Can I do you now, sir?' and 'Thunderbirds are GO' to 'Eat my shorts!', 'Who loves ya, baby' and 'booyakasha!', this entertaining book gives a history of a selection of our best-loved catchphrases, paying homage to the human nature of adopting a common bond through language. Entries are drawn from TV and radio shows, books, films, songs, and music hall, and provide full details of who coined or employed each phrase, when, and in what context. Together the entries build up a rich and entertaining picture of this fascinating aspect of our language, at the same time providing a snapshot of popular culture during the 20th century in Britain and the USA., Have you ever considered how a single line from a movie or a television advertisement spreads to become a ubiquitously popular expression?

LC Classification NumberPN6081