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The Dimwit's Dictionary: More Than 5,000 Overused Words and Phrases and Alternatives to Them
Contributor(s): Fiske, Robert Hartwell (Author), Epstein, Joseph (Foreword by)

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 ISBN: 1933338113     ISBN-13: 9781933338118
Publisher: Marion Street Press
OUR PRICE: $16.96  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: September 2006
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Annotation: This compilation of thousands of overused words and phrases, and alternatives to them, is the ultimate tool for the writer who seeks to weed out common, tired, language and replace it with crisp, concise writing. Humorous examples of bad language make for great browsing, while readers can also look up specific clichs and find fresh options.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Reference | Thesauri
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General
Dewey: 423.1
Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.1" W x 9" L (1.12 lbs) 383 pages
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Review Citations: American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 412
 
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This compilation of thousands of overused words and phrases, and alternatives to them, is the ultimate tool for the writer who seeks to weed out common, tired, language and replace it with crisp, concise writing. Humorous examples of bad language make for great browsing, while readers can also look up specific clichés and find fresh options.
 
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