Explores the character 'Lady Bountiful' from George Farquar’s play 'The Beaux’s Stratagem' and how this term evolved in meaning from a respected benefactress to an often ironic reference.
The largest and most comprehensive resource of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features thousands of unique clichés, idioms, jargon, slang, euphemisms, and metaphors, alongside common expressions.