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Idioms And Idiomaticity
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Author : Chitra Fernando
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1996
Idioms And Idiomaticity written by Chitra Fernando and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with English language categories.
The series will provide much-needed descriptions of modern English which take the revelations of recent research into account.This book provides a comprehensive treatment of idioms and idiomaticity from a functional perspective. It examines the use of idioms in discourse to combine the novel and the conventional, to convey representations of the world, evaluate people and situations, signal conviviality or conflict, andcreate coherent, cohesive texts. The book goes on to consider implications for language learning and development.
Idioms In English
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Author : Jürg Strässler
language : en
Publisher: Gunter Narr Verlag
Release Date : 1982
Idioms In English written by Jürg Strässler and has been published by Gunter Narr Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Engelsk sprog categories.
The American Heritage Dictionary Of Idioms Second Edition
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Author : Christine Ammer
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2013
The American Heritage Dictionary Of Idioms Second Edition written by Christine Ammer and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Education categories.
Covering over ten thousand phrases, including "bite the bullet," "take the cake," and "buy the farm," a reference on common American vocabulary and idiomatic expressions defines each entry and provides a contextual sentence.
The Wordsworth Dictionary Of Idioms
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Author : C. M. Schwarz (ed)
language : en
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Release Date : 1993
The Wordsworth Dictionary Of Idioms written by C. M. Schwarz (ed) and has been published by Wordsworth Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Has more than 600 phrases, sayings, and expressions and contains explanations.
Idiom Structure In English
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Author : Adam Makkai
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2013-02-18
Idiom Structure In English written by Adam Makkai and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-18 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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.
1001 Idioms To Master Your English
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Author : DRITA SKILJA
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2013-10
1001 Idioms To Master Your English written by DRITA SKILJA and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This collection of 1,001 English idioms is a highly useful tool for students of the English language. The Idioms are divided into eighteen relevant topics: Food, Body, Animals, Money, Comparison, Nature, Colors, Numbers, Love and War, Clothes, Home, Work, World, School, Sports, People, and Country. Each unit consists of a wide selection of idioms that are explained and used in great examples to clearly illustrate the true point of each idiom. Each unit is followed by practice exercises to help the students reinforce the use and meaning of the idioms. This book is also a highly reference tool for teachers of English as a second language.
British And American Idioms
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Author : Violeta Polikarenko
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2011-03-21
British And American Idioms written by Violeta Polikarenko and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-21 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2010 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Grammar, Style, Working Technique, grade: 10, University of Latvia, language: English, abstract: People use idioms to express something that other words do not express as clearly or as cleverly. Often they use an image or symbol to describe something as clearly as possible and that make our point as effectively as possible. An idiom is a group of words which, when used together, has a different meaning from the one which the individual words have. Many idioms are colourful and curious, and their origins are impossible to trace.
Popular English Idioms And Phrases English Idiomatic Expressions
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Author : Manik Joshi
language : en
Publisher: Manik Joshi
Release Date : 2014-10-25
Popular English Idioms And Phrases English Idiomatic Expressions written by Manik Joshi and has been published by Manik Joshi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Most popular idioms and phrases | English idiomatic phrases | English language idiomatic expressions | List of popular idioms and phrases | Use of Idioms and Phrases in Sentences | Sample This: English Idioms and Phrases -- A ADD 001. -- State governments should add more teeth to anti-ragging laws. [‘add more teeth’ -- to make something more effective] 002. -- Financial issues are further going to add to their woes. ABACK 003. -- He appeared to be taken aback when it was revealed to him that an avid fan had his face tattooed on his arm. || We all were taken aback by bomb attacks. [‘taken aback’ -- very surprised] ACE 004. -- Our opponents hold all the Aces as they are strong where we are weak. [‘hold all the aces’ -- to have all the advantages] ACCOUNT 005. -- From all accounts, he was a loving family man. || From all accounts, he is a smart, fair-minded, detail-oriented middle-of-the-road jurist. [‘from all accounts’ -- according to what other people say] ACT 006. -- An accidental fire in your home is not considered an act of God because it could have been prevented. [‘act of God’ -- an event that is caused by natural forces] ADVANCE 007. -- The celebration started a day in advance. [‘in advance’ -- ahead of time] AFFAIR 008. -- Budget data revealed an alarming state of affairs. [‘state of affairs’ -- situation] 009. -- My birthday is going to be a quiet affair with a nice dinner. || We want our wedding to be a quiet affair. AGREE 010. -- Democracy requires that we agree to differ. [‘agree to differ’ -- (of people) to decide not to argue with each other over their different opinions about something.] AIR 011. -- Her clarification did not clear the air. [‘clear the air’ -- to improve a tense situation] 012a. -- When the residents started receiving mysterious threats, there was an air of mystery and fear. 012b. -- The air of celebration was evident outside the president’s office. 013a. -- It was fortunate that he arrived and erased the negativity in the air. 013b. -- There was an evil smell in the air. 014a. -- Body is nothing but a pile of ashes and it will one day disappear into thin air. 014b. -- Money was vanishing into thin air. ALL 015. -- I do not think we will be paying much more if at all we do. 016. -- If you stop her doing anything, she wants to do it all the more. [‘all the more’ -- extra] 017. -- These problems are needed to be solved once and for all. [‘once and for all’ -- forever] 018. -- All of a sudden, there was the fire. | All of a sudden a warm gust of wind came. [‘all of a sudden’ -- surprisingly] 019. -- I learned computer programming all by myself. || It is a lot of work, and I do it all by myself. || He had to run the family all by himself. ALONE 020. -- Workers were clearly in no mood to listen let alone comply with the request. || They could not figure out how to punish corrupt officials, let alone fix them. [‘let alone’ -- used to emphasize that because the first thing is not true, possible, etc. the next thing cannot be true, possible, etc. either] APART 021. -- A saddle tank on the tractor-trailer came apart and caused a diesel spill. [‘come apart’ -- to shatter] 022. -- In less than a fortnight of its formation, the Joint Committee for drafting the bill is falling apart. || Talks on a deal finally fell apart. [‘fall apart’ -- to collapse] 023. -- Storm has torn apart the lives of thousands of people. [‘tear apart’ -- to destroy] 024. -- We are poles apart. || Two exhibitions in prominent galleries immediately next to each other showed works that were poles apart in concept. [‘pole apart’ -- completely opposite] APPLE 025. -- We expected him to keep his business affairs in apple-pie order. || Everything inside the shop was spick and span and in apple-pie order, from the well-polished service counters to the glistening display cabinets. [‘in apple pie order’ -- well organized] ARM 026. -- Government maintained arm's length distance in all matters relating to film certification. [‘arms-length distance’ -- to avoid having a close relationship] 027. -- Nation welcomed new football coach with open arms. || European counties had welcomed the refugees with open arms. [‘with open arms’ -- in an extremely happy manner]
Fresh As A Daisy
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Author : Diane Costa
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-25
Fresh As A Daisy written by Diane Costa and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-25 with categories.
A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!