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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins by : Linda Flavell
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.
Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by : Judith Siefring
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.
Book Synopsis McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs by : Richard Spears
Download or read book McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs written by Richard Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 1098 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.
Book Synopsis The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms by : C. M. Schwarz (ed)
Download or read book The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms written by C. M. Schwarz (ed) and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 1993 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has more than 600 phrases, sayings, and expressions and contains explanations.
Book Synopsis NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms by : Richard A. Spears
Download or read book NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms contains more than 5,500 of the most common and useful idioms arranged conveniently by theme, topic, or meaning. This work combines the best features of a thesaurus and a dictionary. Its features include a definition of each idiom that includes at least two examples of usage, an alphabetical index for locating each idiom, and an easy-to-read format with a minimum of abbreviations and symbols. NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms is an invaluable tool that allows writers, speakers, and students of English to locate the exact idiomatic expressions they need quickly and easily.
Book Synopsis Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by : John Ayto
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.
Book Synopsis Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms by :
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:
Book Synopsis Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms by : Marvin Terban
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 :Richard A. Spears Publisher :NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company ISBN 13 :9780844208268 Total Pages :532 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (82 download)
Book Synopsis NTC's American Idioms Dictionary by : Richard A. Spears
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.
Book Synopsis The Great Book of American Idioms by : Lingo Lingo Mastery
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"!
Book Synopsis Longman American Idioms Dictionary by :
Download or read book Longman American Idioms Dictionary written by and published by Longman. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clear definitions and examples of written and spoken idioms make this dictionary really easy to use.
Book Synopsis Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms, Revised Edition by : Sophia Lubensky
Download or read book Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms, Revised Edition written by Sophia Lubensky and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most innovative, comprehensive, and scholarly bilingual dictionary of Russian idioms available today. It includes close to 14,000 idioms, set expressions, and sayings found in contemporary colloquial Russian and in literature from the nineteenth century to the present. The Russian idioms are provided with many English equivalents to render idioms in various contexts. Illustrative examples are cited to show how the idioms are used in context. Each entry also contains a grammatical description of the idiom, a definition—an innovative feature for a bilingual dictionary—and stylistic and usage information. A most notable part of the work is the alphanumeric index that makes finding the right expression very easy.
Book Synopsis Longman Idioms Dictionary by : Karen Stern
Download or read book Longman Idioms Dictionary written by Karen Stern and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tearing your hair out over idioms? Feel like you're always in the dark? Don't worry - you can't go wrong with theLongman Idioms Dictionary.
Book Synopsis The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms by : Daphne M. Gulland
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:
Book Synopsis Oxford Idioms Dictionary for Learners of English by :
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:
Book Synopsis Cassell's Dictionary of English Idioms by : Rosalind Fergusson
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.
Book Synopsis Idioms Dictionary by : John Sinclair
Download or read book Idioms Dictionary written by John Sinclair and published by Collins Cobuild. This book was released on 2011 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reissue of the second edition of the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Idioms offers in-depth treatment of the most important idioms in current British and American English. The Dictionary of Idioms offers in-depth coverage of the most important idioms in English, and provides additional information about their frequency, contexts, meanings, and usage. Thousands of examples from the Bank of English have been used to illustrate clearly how the idioms are used in the language today. New to this edition is fascinating information about the origins of hundreds of idioms, essential for learners wishing to gain a fuller understanding of the language. Clearly laid-out and easy-to-use, the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Idioms will prove to be fascinating and invaluable to teachers and learners of English at all levels.
