walking encyclopedia

a walking encyclopedia

A person who has a very large and detailed knowledge of a diverse array of facts and who can recite them when asked. Lily's like a walking encyclopedia when it comes to reptiles.

walking encyclopedia

A very knowledgeable person, as in Ask Rob-he's a walking encyclopedia of military history. A similar expression, a walking dictionary, was used by George Chapman in his poem "Tears of Peace" (c. 1600).

walking encyclopedia, a

An extremely knowledgeable individual. The term likens a person to a huge amalgamation of learning. One of the earliest versions of this cliché occurred in the poem “Tears of Peace” by George Chapman (ca. 1559–1634): “And let a scholar all Earth’s volumes carry, He will be but a walking dictionary.” In Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (1869) Meg speaks admiringly of a man she considers “a walking encyclopedia.”

词组	walking encyclopedia
释义	walking encyclopedia a walking encyclopedia A person who has a very large and detailed knowledge of a diverse array of facts and who can recite them when asked. Lily's like a walking encyclopedia when it comes to reptiles. See also: encyclopedia, walking Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. walking encyclopedia A very knowledgeable person, as in Ask Rob-he's a walking encyclopedia of military history. A similar expression, a walking dictionary, was used by George Chapman in his poem "Tears of Peace" (c. 1600). See also: encyclopedia, walking The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. walking encyclopedia, a An extremely knowledgeable individual. The term likens a person to a huge amalgamation of learning. One of the earliest versions of this cliché occurred in the poem “Tears of Peace” by George Chapman (ca. 1559–1634): “And let a scholar all Earth’s volumes carry, He will be but a walking dictionary.” In Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (1869) Meg speaks admiringly of a man she considers “a walking encyclopedia.” See also: walking The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a walking encyclopedia walking encyclopedia, a a walking dictionary a walking dictionary, encyclopedia, etc. dictionary encyclopedia walking know too much cite (something) chapter and verse rhyme off References in classic literature Meg liked his quiet manners and considered him a walking encyclopedia of useful knowledge. Little Women Not everyone knew this, but he was also a walking encyclopedia of Major League Baseball, especially the St. In Memoriam: Keith M. Carlson As a parent, you are the walking encyclopedia for your child, and you know what's best for him or her. PREPARING FOR A LIFETIME OF EDUCATION: STARTING SCHOOL IS A BIG EVENT, BUT WITH A BIT OF PLANNING YOU CAN FACILITATE A SMOOTH TRANSITION Narain Sawlani is a walking encyclopedia with a wealth of information and a treasure full of photos he has clicked the past six decades life and people in Dubai Image Credit: Antoine Kallouche / Gulf News Narain Sawlani: How a small trader landed in Dubai on a steam boat from Mumbai and became a multi-millionaire Meurig Location manager - 14 years at Portmeirion An integral part of the team, Portmeirion superfan Meurig is a walking encyclopedia and his tours of the village have become legendary. Meet the team at Portmeirion Synopsis: Affectionately referred to as The Walking Encyclopedia of Human Wellness, Fitness Coach, Strength Competitor and Powerlifting pioneer, Tina "The Medicine Chef" Martini is an internationally recognized Naturopathic Chef and star of the cooking show, Tina's Ageless Kitchen. Delicious Medicine: The Healing Power of Food Walking encyclopedia of media greats and not so great Remembering Rik Lipana And she's a walking encyclopedia of matters pertaining to the culinary arts of the Philippines. Cultural Potpourri: Food Tasting at Mindanao Butchers and Co. with Carmina and Carlo Meanwhile, the Attorney General, Mr Abraham Keetshabe described the deceased as a walking encyclopedia with institutional memory as his experience and commitment to serving the legal system was without doubt. Chamme laid to rest Stephen is a walking encyclopedia of everything Batman, but he only began playing the part five years ago. YABBA BABBA DOO! He is also a walking encyclopedia of everything Meccano. DAVE'S WORLD OF mecc DO AND MEND! Collector's 70-year love affair with the ultimate toy for wannabe mechanics He's a walking encyclopedia of football, has his own Twitter emoji and wears the most iconic winter jacket in sport. Chat on the Box "I'm a walking encyclopedia on all the ethnicities, cultural expressions, and nuanced faith practices of the Muslim world," T.G adds sarcastically. 'We need to talk about gendered islamophobia' As George Craig of Hibs, a walking encyclopedia on Scotland's academies, points out, it's a numbers game as well. Why aren't our clubs committed to kids? Is it fear? Is it greed? Or lack of ability from managers to make most of youngsters? Bonus points would mean there's still enough carrot on the stick to make clubs want to use Under-21 stars; Braveheart surgeryMAILSPORT MANIFESTO TO RESCUE OUR GAME A walking encyclopedia of Welsh equine bloodlines, Wynne has his share of amusing tales, such as the time an escaped stallion swam across the river Usk. 'For a few weeks I was rich beyond dreams' Tales from new book by Welsh pony & cob doyen
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