A Concise Dictionary Of English Idioms

Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789352150502

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CONCISE DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH COMBINED (IDIOMS, PHRASES, PROBERBS, SIMILIES) by EDITORIAL BOARD Pdf

This authoritative dictionary is designed to help readers expand vocabulary and language skills to reach appreciative levels and then exceed that! Hence, pick up the various ways to explain the meaning of idioms, phrases and proverbs, besides interpreting figurative language, such as metaphors and similes.The volume is composed of four separate sections:1. Idioms, 2.Phrases, 3.Proverbs and 4.Metaphors and Similes Key Featureso Sentences focussed on figurative language and sayingso Includes common idioms, popular phrases, witty proverbs, metaphors and similes.o Contains hyperbole and adages at appropriate placeso Organized into A-Z format with sentences at easy and moderate levelso Allows readers to develop and then apply new skills of expressiono Aligns to the English and Foreign words currently in popular useBenefitso Produces a complete understanding of common idiomso Provides recognizing the meaning of popular phraseso Encourages readers to understand and relate to witty proverbso Develops the ability to use metaphors and simileso Introduces adage and hyperboleo Improves vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meaningso Polishes persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing skills

Author : Daphne M. Gulland,David Hinds-Howell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:34654351

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The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms by Daphne M. Gulland,David Hinds-Howell Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1040183494

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A Concise Dictionary of English Idioms by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Freeman,B. A. Phythian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : English language
ISBN : 0340162686

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A Concise Dictionary of English Idioms by William Freeman,B. A. Phythian Pdf

Author : William Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:301696586

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A Concise Dictionary of English Idioms by William Freeman Pdf

Author : William Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:175094190

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A Concise Dictionary of English Idioms by William Freeman Pdf

Author : Judith Siefring
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191579530

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The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by Judith Siefring Pdf

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 : William Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1412908567

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A Concise Dictionary of English Idioms by William Freeman Pdf

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780199543786

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Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms by John Ayto Pdf

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 : William Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:1014071189

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A Concise Dictionary of English Idioms by William Freeman Pdf

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780192584380

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Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by John Ayto Pdf

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 : Brian Arthur Phythian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : English language
ISBN : 9971406691

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Times Concise Dictionary of English Idioms by Brian Arthur Phythian Pdf

Author : Richard A. Spears,Betty Kirkpatrick
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-22
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780071399951

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NTC's Super-Mini English Idioms Dictionary by Richard A. Spears,Betty Kirkpatrick Pdf

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 : V&S EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789352150519

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CONCISE DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS (POCKET SIZE) by V&S EDITORIAL BOARD Pdf

If you believe idioms are a "e;tough nut to crack,"e; this Dictionary of Idioms will help you dispel that belief; you would surely abandon your opinion of idioms being a bunch of insignificant words to that of a lively one to use to attract attention of readers and listeners. You will discover 'idioms' can add beauty, remove unwanted seriousness and bring life to any conversation - written or spoken. Rightly and scientifically designed, this dictionary contains hundreds of common idioms, sayings, and expressions. Use of everyday idioms bring colour to any writing and speech. Since they don't really mean, word by word, what they say, idioms can stump even regular writers and speakers. When and where to uidioms becomes 'as easy as pie' with this Dictionary of Idioms. Alphabetical listing makes searching idioms a 'piece of cake.'Whether you are fluent in English or just a learner, this dictionary can help you read, write and speak with new understanding and a lot more fun!Special features:o Widely used and popular idioms given with meaningso Inclusion of foreign idioms currently in use in English languageo Arranged Alphabetically: A - Zo Useful grammatical information given as AppendicesAn authoritative dictionary to spice up written and oral communication for students, writers, speakers and interested readers!

Author : Richard Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1098 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0071486852

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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs by Richard Spears Pdf

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.