McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs write by Richard A. Spears. This book was released on 2006-02-03. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms write by Judith Siefring. This book was released on 2005-11-10. The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Oxford Dictionary of Idioms - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Oxford Dictionary of Idioms write by John Ayto. This book was released on 2020-06-18. Oxford Dictionary of Idioms available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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
Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins write by Linda Flavell. This book was released on 2005. Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms
Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms write by Marvin Terban. This book was released on 2006. Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
