Bloomsbury Dictionary Of Idioms

Author : Gordon Jarvie
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781408124925

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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms by Gordon Jarvie Pdf

From credit crunch to golden parachute, barking up the wrong tree to storm in a tea cup in this book, Gordon Jarvie explains all you need to know about these and 3,000 other common English idioms. Packed with nuggets of fascinating information, the Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms traces the origins of these phrases, explains meanings and gives examples of up-to-date usage. Ideal for word buffs and English students alike, this book will help all users of English to mind their (linguistic) ps and qs.

Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,9 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 : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0198845626

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Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by John Ayto Pdf

This major new edition contains entries for over 6,000 idioms, including 700 entirely new entries, based on Oxford's language monitoring and the ongoing third edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Author : Gordon Jarvie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : English language
ISBN : 0747527008

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Bloomsbury Idioms by Gordon Jarvie Pdf

Containing 3000 English idioms, this book traces origins, explains meanings and gives up-to-date examples of usage. There are special features on grammatical terms and figures of speech, such as dyads, catch phrases and hyperbole. Gordon Jarvie is the author of Grammar Guide.

Author : Nigel Rees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 0747507899

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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Phrase & Allusion by Nigel Rees Pdf

This guide explores the meanings of words, names and phrases which are used in literature and popular culture but which come from many sources such as books, films, the Bible, Shakespeare, television, and the theatre. It also contains information on classical mythology, acronyms and pseudonyms.

Author : Judith Siefring
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 52,8 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 : Nigel Rees
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 0747512175

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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Phrase & Allusion by Nigel Rees Pdf

With more than 5000 entries, from Abandon hope all ye who enter here to Led Zeppelin, this book explores the origins and meanings of allusions, words, names and phrases from the worlds of literature, politics and popular culture. The entries include contemporary references as well as information on classical mythology, saints' names, acronyms, collective nouns and pseudonyms.

Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 46,8 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 : Linda Flavell,Roger Flavell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 1856265099

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Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins by Linda Flavell,Roger Flavell Pdf

The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a supply of examples.

Author : C. M. Schwarz (ed),Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1853263095

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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms by C. M. Schwarz (ed),Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick Pdf

Has more than 600 phrases, sayings, and expressions and contains explanations.

Author : Martin H. Manser
Publisher : Poyser
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : English language
ISBN : 1903856167

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Dictionary of Idioms by Martin H. Manser Pdf

This indispensable reference guide has been written for intermediate or upper-intermediate level students and is ideal for anyone who needs to know how the idiom can be used in everyday language. This dictionary clearly defines and explains thousands of the idioms and phrases that make up much of this often complex and confusing part of the English language.

Author : L & R. Flavell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:809734966

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Dictionary of Idioms and Their Origins by L & R. Flavell Pdf

Author : W. S.. Fowler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:799107439

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Dictionary of Idioms by W. S.. Fowler Pdf

Author : Nigel Rees
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : English language
ISBN : 074750878X

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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Popular Phrases by Nigel Rees Pdf

A compendium of catch-phrases, colloquialisms, format phrases, idioms, nicknames, sayings, slogans and stock phrases. It explains what they mean, details their origins and gives illustrated examples. Nigel Rees is the author of the Graffiti books.