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Author : John Owen Edward Clark
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ISBN 13 : 9780245600371
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Harrap's Dictionary of English Idioms written by John Owen Edward Clark and published by . This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780245545801
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (458 download)
Download or read book Harrap's American Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 463 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, 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 : John Owen Edward Clark
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780245545986
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (459 download)
Download or read book Word Wise written by John Owen Edward Clark and published by . This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Henry Strutz
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780764141157
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (411 download)
Download or read book Dictionary of French Slang and Colloquial Expressions written by Henry Strutz and published by Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of a quick-reference series suitable for language students and international travellers, this title presents more than 4,000 informal, commonly-used words and phrases in its target language.
Author : Christine Ammer
Publisher : HMH
ISBN 13 : 0547677537
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (476 download)
Download or read book The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms written by Christine Ammer and published by HMH. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From “all systems go” to “senior moment”—a comprehensive reference to idiomatic English. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms explores the meanings and origins of idioms that may not make literal sense but play an important role in the language—including phrasal verbs such as kick back, proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth, interjections such as tough beans, and figures of speech such as elephant in the room. With extensive revisions that reflect new historical scholarship and changes in the English language, this second edition defines over 10,000 idiomatic expressions in greater detail than any other dictionary available today—a remarkable reference for those studying the English language, or anyone who enjoys learning its many wonderful quirks and expressions. “Invaluable as a teaching tool.” —School Library Journal
Author : B. A. Phythian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780340405970
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (59 download)
Download or read book A Concise Dictionary of English Idioms written by B. A. Phythian and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : A.P. Cowie; R Mackin; I.R. Mccaig
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ISBN 13 : 9780195693133
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (931 download)
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary Of English Idioms written by A.P. Cowie; R Mackin; I.R. Mccaig and published by . This book was released on 2007-09-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Logan Pearsall Smith
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book English Idioms written by Logan Pearsall Smith and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : L & R. Flavell
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins written by L & R. Flavell and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anthony Paul Cowie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms written by Anthony Paul Cowie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published as The Oxford Dictionary of Current Idiomatic English, Volume 2.
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.
Author : Betty Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Crombie Jardine Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1291743472
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (917 download)
Download or read book Modern English Idioms written by Betty Kirkpatrick and published by Crombie Jardine Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An idiom is a phrase whose wording is either wholly or partly fixed and which cannot be understood simply from taking the literal meanings of the individual words which make up the phrase. Thus, idiomatically, if you kill two birds with one stone it does not mean that you are going around murdering birds, but that you are achieving two aims with one action.The English language is particularly rich in idioms and they are an aspect of English which learners of the language find particularly difficult.This book features many well-known and used idioms in the English language today, from the acid test and a chip off the old block, through sing from the same hymn sheet to zero hour.Arranged in dictionary format, the idioms featured here are all given clear explanations and are accompanied by example sentences to show how they are used. Also included are the origins of some of the idioms and readers are likely to find many of these unusual and fascinating.As well as being a source of useful information and language help, this book is fun to browse through.
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:
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Publisher : Allied Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9788186062050
Total Pages : 1186 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Harrap's essential English Dictionary written by and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Linda Flavell
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ISBN 13 : 9789812752949
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (529 download)
Download or read book Idioms and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
