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2. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations - Wikipedia

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   The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations is the Oxford University Press's large quotation dictionary. It lists short quotations that are common in English language and culture. The 8th edition, with 20,000 quotations over 1126 pages, was published in print and online versions in 2014. [1] The first edition was published in 1941.

3. List of catchphrases in American and British mass media

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   These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.

4. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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   One who believes in Sword, dies by the Sword; One who speaks only one language is one person, but one who speaks two languages is two people. Turkish Proverb [5] One year's seeding makes seven years weeding; Only fools and horses work; Open confession is good for the soul. Opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door; Other times other manners.

5. 60 British phrases that will confuse anybody who didn't grow ...

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   When speaking with a British person, you don't want to be described as "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic."

6. Category:English phrases - Wikipedia

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   Back to square one; Banality of evil; Baptism by fire; Barefoot and pregnant; Batty boy; Be ye men of valour; Bed of roses; Big in Japan (phrase) The Black North; Bob's your uncle; Born a slave; Bread and circuses; Breaking wind; Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo; Bullseye (philately) Burying the hatchet; By hook ...

7. We Have the 140 Best Irish Blessings and Favorite Irish ... - AOL

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   Between blessings, sayings, toasts and proverbs, the Irish clearly know a thing or two about catchy, humorous, encouraging and wise statements. And what's more—they are incredibly proud of being ...