Dictionary Of Idioms
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dictionary Of Proverbs And Their Origins
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Author : Linda Flavell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Dictionary Of Proverbs And Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Proverbs, English categories.
In this reference text, Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years. Entries have been selected because they have a tale to tell and because they are pithily phrased and offer, as Cervantes put it, short sentences drawn from long experience.
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.
Longman American Idioms Dictionary
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Longman
Release Date : 1999
Longman American Idioms Dictionary written by and has been published by Longman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Americanisms categories.
The clear definitions and examples of written and spoken idioms make this dictionary really easy to use.
Ntc S American Idioms Dictionary
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Author : Richard A. Spears
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Ntc S American Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Americanisms categories.
Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms Phrases
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Author : Shori
language : en
Publisher: Rajpal & Sons
Release Date : 2010
Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms Phrases written by Shori and has been published by Rajpal & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with English language categories.