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The Oxford Dictionary Of Idioms
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Author : Judith Siefring
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2005-11-10
The Oxford Dictionary Of Idioms written by Judith Siefring and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-11-10 with Reference categories.
Did you know that 'flavour of the month' originated in a marketing campaign in American ice-cream parlours in the 1940s, when a particular flavour would be specially promoted for a month at a time? And did you know that 'off the cuff' refers to the rather messy practice of writing impromptu notes on one's shirt cuff before speaking in public? These and many more idioms are explained and put into context in this second edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This vastly entertaining dictionary takes a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English such a rich and intriguing language. A major new edition, it contains entries for over 5000 idioms, including 350 new entries and over 500 new quotations. The text has been updated to include many new idioms using the findings of the Oxford English Reading Programme, the biggest language research programme in the world. The entries are supported by a wealth of illustrative quotations from a wide range of sources and periods. For example: 'Rowling has not been asleep at the wheel in the three years since the last Potter novel, and I am pleased to report that she has not confused sheer length with inspiration.' - Guardian, 2003. 'I made the speech of a lifetime. I had them tearing up the seats and rolling in the aisles.' - P.G. Woodhouse, 1940. Many entries include boxed features which give more detailed background on the idiom in question. For example, did you know that 'taken aback' was adopted from nautical terminology, and described a ship unable to move forward because of a strong headwind pressing its sails back against the mast? The text has been entirely redesigned so that it is both elegant and easy to use. Anyone interested in the quirky side of the English language will have hours of fun browsing through this fascinating and informative volume.
Oxford Dictionary Of Idioms
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-06-18
Oxford Dictionary Of Idioms written by John Ayto and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-18 with Reference categories.
What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.
Concise Dictionary Of Idioms
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Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
language : en
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Release Date : 2015-06-01
Concise Dictionary Of Idioms written by EDITORIAL BOARD and has been published by V&S Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-01 with Social Science categories.
If you believe idioms are a "e;tough nut to crack,"e; this Dictionary of Idioms will help you dispel that belief; you would surely abandon your opinion of idioms being a bunch of insignificant words to that of a lively one to use to attract attention of readers and listeners. You will discover 'idioms' can add beauty, remove unwanted seriousness and bring life to any conversation - written or spoken. Rightly and scientifically designed, this dictionary contains hundreds of common idioms, sayings, and expressions. Use of everyday idioms bring colour to any writing and speech. Since they don't really mean, word by word, what they say, idioms can stump even regular writers and speakers. When and where to uidioms becomes 'as easy as pie' with this Dictionary of Idioms. Alphabetical listing makes searching idioms a 'piece of cake.'Whether you are fluent in English or just a learner, this dictionary can help you read, write and speak with new understanding and a lot more fun!Special features:o Widely used and popular idioms given with meaningso Inclusion of foreign idioms currently in use in English languageo Arranged Alphabetically: A - Zo Useful grammatical information given as AppendicesAn authoritative dictionary to spice up written and oral communication for students, writers, speakers and interested readers!
The Penguin Dictionary Of English Idioms
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Author : Daphne M. Gulland
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Penguin Dictionary Of English Idioms written by Daphne M. Gulland and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with English language categories.
Ntc S Super Mini English Idioms Dictionary
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Author : Richard A. Spears
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2000-01-22
Ntc S Super Mini English Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-22 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This includes more than 1,800 of the most frequently used idioms in contemporary British English, each with at least two example sentences. Compiled with non-native speakers in mind, the entire collection is compressed into a pocket-size edition.
A Concise Dictionary Of English Idioms
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Author : William Freeman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
A Concise Dictionary Of English Idioms written by William Freeman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with categories.
Mcgraw Hill S Dictionary Of American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Author : Richard A. Spears
language : en
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Release Date : 2003-09-22
Mcgraw Hill S Dictionary Of American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs written by Richard A. Spears and has been published by McGraw Hill Professional this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-22 with Foreign Language Study categories.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idioms is the most comprehensive reference of its kind, bar none. It puts the competition to shame, by giving both ESL learners and professional writers the complete low-down on more than 24,000 entries and almost 27,000 senses. Entries include idiomatic expressions (e.g. the best of both worlds), proverbs (the best things in life are free), and clich é s (the best-case scenario). Particular attention is paid to verbal expressions, an area where ordinary dictionaries are deficient. The dictionary also includes a handy Phrase-Finder Index that lets users find a phrase by looking up any major word appearing in it.
One Word Substitution
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Author : Roshan Tolani
language : en
Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
Release Date : 2019-06-04
One Word Substitution written by Roshan Tolani and has been published by Arihant Publications India limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-04 with categories.
One Word Substitutions is a kind of a reverse dictionary. It intends to help aspirants of various competitive and recruitment examinations as a Valuable Helping and Learning Aid. Moreover, the knowledge of these words will also help the students and learners of English to enhance their writing, speaking and reading skills. One Word Substitutions questions are asked in to evaluate the students' command over English vocabulary. The questions on the basis of this ask the students to answer by writing a single word which can be used appropriately in place of the given description. The book comprises of more than 2100 One Word Substitutes arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference, and Previous Years’ Questions upto 2018 as well. To test proficiency level, structured exercises have been given. Knowledge of one word substitutions will help aspirants not only in scoring well in exams but also in achieving excellent proficiency in English language. The present book is a fairly good collection of one word substitutes. Though it is not an exhaustive list, it is certainly an honest effort to explain highly useful words.
A Concise Dictionary Of English Idioms
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Author : B. A. Phythian
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
A Concise Dictionary Of English Idioms written by B. A. Phythian and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with English language categories.
A Dictionary Of Confusable Phrases
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Author : Yuri Dolgopolov
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-02-01
A Dictionary Of Confusable Phrases written by Yuri Dolgopolov and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
Covering over 10,000 idioms and collocations characterized by similarity in their wording or metaphorical idea which do not show corresponding similarity in their meanings, this dictionary presents a unique cross-section of the English language. Though it is designed specifically to assist readers in avoiding the use of inappropriate or erroneous phrases, the book can also be used as a regular phraseological dictionary providing definitions to individual idioms, cliches, and set expressions. Most phrases included in the dictionary are in active current use, making information about their meanings and usage essential to language learners at all levels of proficiency.