Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs 6E*

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Contains over 1,100 of the most widely used proverbs in English across the world, including expanded coverage of proverbs of international origin
Uses evidence from Oxford Dictionaries research
Thoroughly revised and updated edition, with a greater emphasis on providing helpful explanation of the meanings of proverbs
Usage examples, including the earliest written evidence, provide a fascinating history of many proverbs
Thematic index is as ideal for quick reference as the A-Z section is for browsing
New to this Edition:
Thoroughly revised and updated content
A stronger emphasis on helpful explanation of all proverbs that require it
Expanded coverage of proverbs of international origin