| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
viii, 310 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [289]-298) and index. |
| Summary |
Discusses those "verbal fossils" that remain embedded in our national conversation long after the topic they refer to has galloped off into the sunset. Mrs. Robinson, Edsel, "Catch-22", Gangbusters, "Alphonse and Gaston", or "Where's the beef?" are just a few of the "retroterms" that can be found in this word-lover's store of trivia and obscure references. |
| Subject |
English language -- Terms and phrases.
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English language -- Idioms.
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Figures of speech.
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| ISBN |
9780312340056: $25.95 |
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0312340052: $25.95 |
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