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It's Been Said Before

A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Cliches

By: Orin Hargraves

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It's Been Said Before

A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Cliches

By: Orin Hargraves

Careful writers and speakers agree that clich?s are generally to be avoided. However, nearly all of us continue to use them. Why do they persist in our language? In It's Been Said Before, lexicographer Orin Hargraves examines the peculiar idea and power of the clich?. He helps readers understand why certain phrases became clich?s and why they should be avoided -- or why they still have life left in them. Indeed, clich?s can be useful -- even powerful. And few people even agree on which expressions are clich?s and which are not. Many regard any frequent idiom as a clich?, and a phrase regarded as a clich? in one context may be seen simply as an effective expression in another. Examples drawn from data about actual usage support Hargraves' identification of true clich?s. They also illuminate his commentary on usage problems and helpful suggestions for eliminating clich?s where they serve no useful purpose. Concise and lively, It's Been Said Before serves as a guide to the most overused phrases in the English language -- and to phrases that are used exactly as often as they should be.

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Oxford University Press

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0199315752

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It's Been Said Before

A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Clichés

By: Orin Hargraves

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A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Clichés

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In this book, Orin Hargraves provides a concise and lively guide to the most abused phrases in the English language today.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0199315736

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Culture Shock! Chicago

By: Orin Hargraves

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Culture Shock! Chicago

By: Orin Hargraves

CultureShock! Chicago is an insightful and thorough guide that will help you make Chicago your home. Discover the real Chicago beyond the usual tourist attractions and the gloss of promotional brochures and be acquainted with the reality of living and working in this exciting city. Find out what lies behind the Chicagoan façade and how to make friends in your new community. Chock-full of useful information to help you settle in, CultureShock! Chicago covers a wide range of practical issues such as how to negotiate the grid and get around the city, what to expect from Chicago’s extreme weather, how to find suitable accommodation and how to conduct business and manage your finances, among others. It also explores the many excellent recreational facilities in this vibrant and cosmopolitan city. CultureShock! Chicago is the one book you will need to make a success of living, working or studying in Chicago.

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Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd

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9814484792

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9789814484794

It's Been Said Before

A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Cliches

By: Orin Hargraves

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It's Been Said Before

A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Cliches

By: Orin Hargraves

Careful writers and speakers agree that clichés are generally to be avoided. However, nearly all of us continue to use them. Why do they persist in our language? In It's Been Said Before, lexicographer Orin Hargraves examines the peculiar idea and power of the cliché. He helps readers understand why certain phrases became clichés and why they should be avoided -- or why they still have life left in them. Indeed, clichés can be useful -- even powerful. And few people even agree on which expressions are clichés and which are not. Many regard any frequent idiom as a cliché, and a phrase regarded as a cliché in one context may be seen simply as an effective expression in another. Examples drawn from data about actual usage support Hargraves' identification of true clichés. They also illuminate his commentary on usage problems and helpful suggestions for eliminating clichés where they serve no useful purpose. Concise and lively, It's Been Said Before serves as a guide to the most overused phrases in the English language -- and to phrases that are used exactly as often as they should be.

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Oxford University Press

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0199315744

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Morocco

Third Edition

By: Pat Seward,Orin Hargraves,Ruth Bjorklund

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Morocco

Third Edition

By: Pat Seward,Orin Hargraves,Ruth Bjorklund

The country of Morocco is a unique part of Africa with beautiful architecture, ancient history, and an exotic flair. This book describes Moroccos rich history, examines how the country has evolved, and explores what its people and customs are like today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

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1502616998

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9781502616999

Mighty Fine Words and Smashing Expressions

Making Sense of Transatlantic English

By: Orin Hargraves

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Mighty Fine Words and Smashing Expressions

Making Sense of Transatlantic English

By: Orin Hargraves

Americans and Britons are exposed to unedited texts, scripts, and speech from one another's dialects at an unprecedented and accelerating rate. Most people have no trouble understanding the general meaning of language in the other dialect, but readers and listeners very often fail to understand or misunderstand critical words, references, and allusions for lack of familiarity of the social and cultural contexts that underlie various usages. This book remedies this gap in understanding by cataloguing the differences that language users on either side of the Atlantic are likely to encounter in their dealings with the other dialect. By taking a culturally neutral stance it addresses the needs of both British and American readers and listeners. The thematic organization of the book allows the user to access language differences in various subject areas, where words likely to be needed at the same time can all be found together. Chapters include; Politics, Law, and Government; Business and Money; Medicine and Healthcare; Education; Food, Clothing, and Shelter; Transportation; Sports; and Profanity and Obscenity, in addition to basic information on orthography, weights and measures, etc. The appendices and extensive index provide a ready point of entry for quick look-ups, and there will be an extra chapter on Canadian, Australian, and Asian English.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195157044

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Culture Shock!

Morocco

By: Orin Hargraves

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Culture Shock!

Morocco

By: Orin Hargraves

Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure. Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.

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Graphic Arts Center Publishing

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1558686258

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9781558686250

Chicago at Your Door

By: Orin Hargraves

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Chicago at Your Door

By: Orin Hargraves

Gives informative tips on the do's and don'ts of custom in Chicago and provides interesting insights into the social and business attitudes of the midwestern American people.

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West Winds Press

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1558684247

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9781558684249

Morocco

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

By: Orin Hargraves

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A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

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A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Morocco.

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Marshall Cavendish

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9814435899

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9789814435895

Culture Shock!

Morocco

By: Orin Hargraves

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Morocco

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Culture Shock! London

By: Orin Hargraves

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Culture Shock! London

By: Orin Hargraves

Whether you're conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; they are guides for a way of life.

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Graphic Arts Books

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1558689680

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Words to Rhyme With

A Rhyming Dictionary : Including a Primer of Prosody, a List of More Than 80,000 Words That Rhyme, a Glossary Defining 9,000 of the More Eccentric Rhyming Words, and a Variety of Exemplary Verses, One of Which Does Not Rhyme at All

By: Willard R. Espy,Orin Hargraves

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Words to Rhyme With

By: Willard R. Espy,Orin Hargraves

- Trademarked words, such as Bake-Off, Faberge, and Winnebago - Common acronyms and abbreviations, such as ASAP, DVD, and P2P, which often have simple rhymes - Many biographical and geographical names, such as Bristol, Hormuz, Jackson, and Tristan - Common new technological terms, such as blog and wi-fi - Slang or informal words, useful to writers of light verse and songs, such as lemme, gotta, and shoulda.

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Facts on File

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1438125585

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Mighty Fine Words and Smashing Expressions

Making Sense of Transatlantic English

By: Orin Hargraves

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Making Sense of Transatlantic English

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Oxford University Press, USA

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Morocco

Third Edition

By: Pat Seward,Orin Hargraves,Ruth Bjorklund

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Third Edition

By: Pat Seward,Orin Hargraves,Ruth Bjorklund

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Words to Rhyme with

A Rhyming Dictionary : Including a Primer of Prosody, a List of More Than 80,000 Words that Rhyme, a Glossary Defining 9,000 of the More Eccentric Rhyming Words, and a Variety of Exemplary Verses, One of which Does Not Rhyme at All

By: Willard R. Espy,Orin Hargraves

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Words to Rhyme with

By: Willard R. Espy,Orin Hargraves

Lists more than 80,000 rhyming words, including single, double, and triple rhymes, and offers information on rhyme schemes, meter, and poetic forms.

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Checkmark Books

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0816063036

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9780816063031

Culture Shock! Chicago

By: Orin Hargraves

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Culture Shock! Chicago

By: Orin Hargraves

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Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd

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9814484792

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Morocco

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

By: Orin Hargraves

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A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

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A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Morocco.

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9814435899

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London

By: Orin Hargraves,Esther Hargraves

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London

By: Orin Hargraves,Esther Hargraves

This series gives invaluable advice on adapting seamlessly into the local environment, insights into culture, etiquette and traditions, and essential survival tips and tricks. It also gives concise insights into history, language, cuisine and business practices.

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