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'Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable is peerless... It has captured the flavour of the past 100 years' -- The Times
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'Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable is peerless... It has captured the flavour of the past 100 years'
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am enjoying this companion immensely, reading a few pages before going to sleep each evening. It combines thoroughness with wit and its selection reminds me of many half-remembered events, sayings, publications, etc. As with other such books of reference, it is difficult to look up one item and stop there - all too often one is drawn into a lengthy ramble through its pages emerging better informed and greatly refreshed.
I bought the 18th edition of the original version at the same time, thanks to a couple of Christmas presents, as my previous one is somewhat dated and both are beautiful to look at and handle. They make a handsome pair and I know they will soon become indispensable.
My only quibble is that the binding is inadequate for such a weighty tome.
I bought the 18th edition of the original version at the same time, thanks to a couple of Christmas presents, as my previous one is somewhat dated and both are beautiful to look at and handle. They make a handsome pair and I know they will soon become indispensable.
My only quibble is that the binding is inadequate for such a weighty tome.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Not too impressed with this- all the entries are from the 20th century and are self-explanatory. I am a general reader and can honestly say I didn't learn a thing from this. Very disappointing.
People say that Brewers is the best but for me there is too much emphasis on celebrities and not enough on actual phrasaes for me.
People say that Brewers is the best but for me there is too much emphasis on celebrities and not enough on actual phrasaes for me.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This just does not compare to the original, non modern version. It is full of shallow, puerile nonsense. Don't waste your money. Get the original. Unless you are not British-born/English fluent. If you are trying to settle here from a quite different culture, then perhaps it might be of some use. Otherwise, it makes a good door stop!
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