Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Summary

Now reissued and updated, this reference provides the reader with over 1000 of the best-known English proverbs from around the world. For this third edition, the explanatory material has been expanded and new proverbs added including Never say never , It takes one to know one , The devil is in the details , and If you want something done, ask a busy person . In addition to a history of each proverb, the thematic index helps you find proverbs on subjects ranging from boasting to weddings