Renton's Metaphors: A Dictionary of 4,300 Picturesque Idiomatic Expressions

This offers metaphors in an easy to use, uniquely organised dictionary.

Think of a metaphor and Renton's Metaphors will explain its meaning and often its origin.

Think of the idea, and this indispensable reference will supply you with an 'Aladdin's cave' of metaphors that convey it.