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Clichés

At the end of the day, when it comes to getting your head around clichés, everybody seems to be singing from the same hymn sheet. Clichés have become such a familiar part of the English language and people's everyday speech that many are now trite, meaningless and often quite irritating. This book looks at clichés in their many forms — once useful but overworked catch phrases ('move the goal posts'), worn-out sayings ('all hands on deck'), pointless phrases used to conceal a weak argument ('to be perfectly honest'), technical terms used out of context ('collateral damage'), and many others. It shows where they came from and, with examples from people who ought to know better, why they should be avoided. Entertaining and informative, this collection of clichés really is the best thing since sliced bread . . .
162 printed pages
Copyright owner
Michael O'Mara Books
Original publication
2012
Publication year
2012
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Quotes

  • Francisco Samourhas quoted3 years ago
    Fruit-pickers point out that the best and ripest fruit is at the top and should be picked first – a little more time and effort results in something better. Besides which, someone who always goes for the low-hanging fruit – the easy option – might be assumed by others to be idle and unambitious.

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