Publisher's Synopsis
Drop that cliché! Too many writers rely on easy, trite words and phrases when superior alternatives could make their writing sing. This dictionary describes thousands of these tired words and phrases, and provides sharp alternatives. It is a handy book for writers who want to create original, concise work that readers enjoy. And it's a fun book to browse -- perfect for the writer on anybody's gift list. This is a revised and expanded version of a book by the same author published by Writer's Digest Books in 1994.
