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Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare: A Collection of Literary Expressions, Lecture notes of English Language

LinguisticsEnglish LiteratureShakespearean Literature

A compilation of phrases and words coined by the legendary playwright, william shakespeare. The list includes expressions such as 'in a pickle,' 'too much of a good thing,' 'mum's the word,' and many more. These phrases have become an integral part of the english language and continue to be used frequently.

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  • What are some phrases and words coined by Shakespeare?
  • What does the phrase 'too much of a good thing' mean?
  • What does the phrase 'in a pickle' mean?

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Download Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare: A Collection of Literary Expressions and more Lecture notes English Language in PDF only on Docsity! Literary Café Podcast with Katie Glennon Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare "in a pickle" "too much of a good thing" "in stitches" "For goodness sake" - Henry VIII “Neither here not there" – Othello "Mum's the word" - Henry VI, Part II "Eaten out of house and home" -Henry IV, Part II "Rant" – Hamlet "Knock knock! Who's there?" – Macbeth "All's well that ends well" - All's Well That Ends Well "With bated breath" - The Merchant of Venice "A wild goose chase" - Romeo and Juliet "Assassination" – Macbeth "Too much of a good thing" - As You Like It "A heart of gold" - Henry V "Such stuff as dreams are made on" - The Tempest "Fashionable" - Troilus and Cressida "What the dickens" - The Merry Wives of Windsor "Puking" - As You Like It "Lie low" - Much Ado About Nothing "Dead as a doornail" - Henry VI, Part II "Not slept one wink" – Cymbeline "Foregone conclusion" – Othello
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