Download or read book NTC's Dictionary of Proverbs and Clichés written by Anne Bertram and published by Ntc Publishing Group. This book was released on 1996 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing approxiamtely 950 proverbs and cliches used frequently in the English language, this reference is essential for anyone seeking to understand proverbs and cliches and how they function in speech and writing. Each expression is defined and illustrated by two or more realistic examples that show what each expression means, how it is used and its significance.