--- product_id: 8048022 title: "Dictionary of Catch Phrases" brand: "eric partridge" price: "£27.50" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8048022-dictionary-of-catch-phrases store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Dictionary of Catch Phrases **Brand:** eric partridge **Price:** £27.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dictionary of Catch Phrases by eric partridge - **How much does it cost?** £27.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8048022-dictionary-of-catch-phrases) ## Best For - eric partridge enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eric partridge brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Dictionary of Catch Phrases - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zO-7oDO6S.jpg) ![Dictionary of Catch Phrases - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MxVr1z45S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A page turner *by W***C on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 18, 2008* Perhaps most readers don't think of a "Dictionary" as a page turner, but this volume should come w/ a warning: if you open this during some sort of serious scholarly pursuit, you WILL be distracted. As an editor, Paul Bell has picked up not merely where Eric Partridge left off, but w/ the same lively tone that Partridge is famous for. Eric Partridge must surely have been the most delightful of dinner guests, w/ stories and quotes to astonish and delight for hours. This book fills something of the same purpose. It has voice! Even if you have Partridge's Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional Usage (a book you cannot put down after looking up just one thing!) this is a fine addition to any library. "Slang etc." has many of these catchphrases, but in this volume, given separately, it's easier to chase down some link or thought or phrase. As ever, Partridge's Dictionaries are scrupulous about dating their entries and citing the source. That this lists both British and American together also differentiates it from the "Dictionary of Slang." This book should be a must-have reference book for any writer, if only to remind you of the swath and vivacity of expression. And, it's a wonderful tool for procrastination. ### ⭐⭐ General Poor Quality *by E***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2014* This book may have the information it claims to have but it is so poorly designed and executed that it makes the book just about useless. The copy I received has print so small that it is uncomfortable to read. The quality of the paper and the printing allows for a blurred appearance in the copy. A general disappointment all round. ### ⭐ not what I was expecting *by W***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 10, 2018* Unfortunately, this book did not have the type of "catch phrases" i was looking for. I was hoping for a book that would explain sayings such as "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water"; or "mind your Ps & Qs.It is full of sayings that are of no interest to me. I guess I wanted a book explaining proverbs rather than this one. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8048022-dictionary-of-catch-phrases](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/8048022-dictionary-of-catch-phrases) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*