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Author : Daphne M. Gulland
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (346 download)
Download or read book The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms written by Daphne M. Gulland and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Judith Siefring
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 019157953X
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms written by Judith Siefring and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192584383
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of Idioms written by John Ayto and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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ISBN 13 : 9783464105184
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Oxford Idioms Dictionary for Learners of English written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071486852
Total Pages : 1100 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (714 download)
Download or read book McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind,McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.
Author : Linda Flavell
Publisher : Kyle Cathie Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781856265638
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (656 download)
Download or read book Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by Kyle Cathie Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary traces 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.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007139995X
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (713 download)
Download or read book NTC's Super-Mini English Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000-01-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Lingo Lingo Mastery
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781699654316
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (543 download)
Download or read book The Great Book of American Idioms written by Lingo Lingo Mastery and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-10-13 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel that it's "like pulling teeth" when you want to learn new sayings? Would you like to be able to discover new American idioms and phrases that will make communication "a piece of cake"? Sure, you can learn English with a language course or a textbook just fine, and climb up the ranks in terms of your grasp of the language... but are you sure you can talk like a native? For starters, many expressions used by fluent speakers of English can't exactly be learned in a book, and it can be frustrating to realize that your formal learning hasn't been enough to teach you the way people talk in real life. Sometimes, it's all about having the right tools at your disposal... and this is where The Great Book of American Idioms comes in! Written to act as a powerful addition to your other English-learning resources, this book will allow you to: Discover over 1300 different idioms and sayings, covering hundreds of different subjects Learn the correct definition and usage of each expression, ensuring that you know exactly when you can say them out loud during a conversation Visualize examples of the sayings in common conversations, helping you understand their context Take advantage of important tips we provide you in the introduction and conclusion of the book, so that you can boost your learning and get a much better understanding of the English language. What are you waiting for? Over 1300 idioms and expressions are awaiting you! Don't miss out on learning why this "dark horse" will help you "see the big picture"!
Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019954378X
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms written by John Ayto and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers entries for over six thousand idioms, including seven hundred new to this edition, and provides background information, additional cross-references, and national variants.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780844208268
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (82 download)
Download or read book NTC's American Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and published by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised, updated, reorganized, and enlarged with 600 new entries. Essential for writers and learners of American English, it features a unique new format, an appendix of 500 fixed-order phrases--such as "fast and furious"--that cannot be reversed, and a Phrase-Finder Index for easy lookups of even partially remembered phrases.
Author : Thomas Hill Long
Publisher : Addison-Wesley
ISBN 13 : 9780582058637
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (586 download)
Download or read book Longman Dictionary of English Idioms written by Thomas Hill Long and published by Addison-Wesley. This book was released on 1979-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete and easy-to-use guide to English idioms. With its detailed analysis of over 4500 idioms, the Longman Dictionary of English Idioms provides the advanced learner with an indispensable reference tool.
Author : Rosalind Fergusson
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780304363841
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (638 download)
Download or read book Cassell's Dictionary of English Idioms written by Rosalind Fergusson and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2002 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idioms are the expressions peculiar to any language, and English is about as peculiar as languages come! Why do people "argue the toss"?; and how do people "bring home the bacon"? This volume provides a full and thorough guide to both the most recent and more archaic turns of phrase.
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ISBN 13 : 9783125331488
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (314 download)
Download or read book Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marvin Terban
Publisher : Scholastic Reference
ISBN 13 : 9780439770835
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (78 download)
Download or read book Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms written by Marvin Terban and published by Scholastic Reference. This book was released on 2006 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated introduction to American slang and phrase origins identifies and defines more than six hundred commonly used idioms, complementing the entries with kid-friendly sample sentences and entertaining illustrations. Original.
Author : Jackie Bolen
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Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (814 download)
Download or read book The Big Book of American Idioms written by Jackie Bolen and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn hundreds of English idioms, phrases, sayings and expressions in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common idioms that are used in the USA. Find out how people speak English in real life. That's where The Big Book of American Idioms comes in. You'll see what the idiom means, the history behind it and then see how it's used in some example sentences. It's everything you need to "bone up" on your English vocabulary! Get your copy of The Big Book of American Idioms to improve your English quickly and easily. Jackie Bolen has nearly fifteen years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary and conversational skills in no time at all! Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to... Have hundreds of idioms in American English at your fingertips. See how the idioms are used in real life. Improve your American English. Speak English fluently and confidently. Have some fun while learning English. Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score. These are the English idioms that you'll hear over and over again in real life. Speak more fluently and gain some confidence with this book. Pick up your copy of the book today. The Big Book of American Idioms: A Comprehensive Dictionary of English Idioms, Expressions, Phrases & Sayings by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills.
Author : Muhammad Nabeel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781976333828
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (338 download)
Download or read book 1000 English Idioms and Phrases written by Muhammad Nabeel and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhance your speaking skills and listening comprehension by learning English idiomatic expressions Welcome to another new exciting book of Coach Shane's English expression series. In this book, you would find 1000 English idioms and phrases with practical examples, dialogues/conversations and explanations. In this version, I made many changes compare to previous version. Because, I rearranged all English idiomatic expressions in alphabetically order, so you can use this book like an American idioms dictionary. Also, you would find some illustrated pictures in some places. In previous edition, I have received some complains, so that's why, I fixed many things in this edition. I tried to explain the English phrasal verbs and idioms in detail. You would know how to use them effectively. I picked up these common English expressions from sitcoms, movies, news, etc. Having learned these sayings, idioms and phrasal verbs, you would be able to understand movies, sitcoms, and news. I hope this book would be a great book for intermediate and advanced level ESL (English as a second language) peoples.
Author : Albert Montefiore Hyamson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book A Dictionary of English Phrases written by Albert Montefiore Hyamson and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
