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Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780199543786
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 : Richard Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1098 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0071486852
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.
Author : Mahesh Sharma
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789350484852
“It rained cats and dogs”, “I know where his shoe pinches”, “Yes, it was really a blessing in disguise”… These idioms are often used in common language in our day to day talk or even correspondence. Their usage makes the communication and message to be conveyed quite effective. Dictionary defines idiom as “a group of words whose meaning is different from the meaning of the individual words.” Idiom is a combination of words with figurative meanings. It often creates a picturesque image and that image conveys the meaning. For e.g. ‘where the shoe pinches’ the image automatically creates the image of pain and trouble and the place where there is trouble. Similarly, ‘add fuel to the fire’—it creates the image of fire blazing more and the meaning of aggravation comes out. The following example is widely employed to illustrate the point.
Author : Judith Siefring
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191579530
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 : Muhammad Nabeel
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1986170713
Welcome to the English Dictionary of Idiomatic expressions. In this book, you will learn English idioms, Phrasal verbs, Patterns, and Proverbs. Also, I have added some Spoken English phrases/Sentences that you can use in your daily life. For this, I have created a separate chapter for you. All expressions are created in alphabetical order. So you can easily find out the meaning of the word. I hope this book will be helpful for you. And if you have any question, please feel free to ask me anytime.
Author : Brian Windley
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 921 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781728382920
An idiom is a group of words the actual meaning of which cannot easily be predicted from the specific meanings of the component words. Both the English and Russian languages are highly idiomatic. The use of idioms is natural to the speakers of a particular language, but has less or even no meaning to the speakers of another language. However, in any colloquial language there are also a host of overlapping idiomatic expressions, proverbs, phrases, and sayings which stretch the idiom definition. Moreover, there are often alternative words for certain words in an idiom, some idioms have more than one meaning, and extensive groupings have been made under certain major verbs and nouns. All these variations are given in this dictionary. This volume contains the most comprehensive dictionary of English to Russian and equivalent Russian to English idioms available worldwide today. There are in total about 10,000 entries of different idioms, but many have several alternatives in their groupings, which makes the overall total several times that number.
Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780192584380
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 : James Main Dixon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:32044013645973
This is a classical text of a dictionary of English idioms and phrases. This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
Author : Christine Ammer
Publisher : HMH
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780547677538
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 : Marvin Terban
Publisher : Scholastic Reference
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0439770831
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 : Joseph J. Sullivan,Hadi Podo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:905893635
Author : EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789352150502
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 : Richard A. Spears,Linda Schinke-Llano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : PSU:000031373159
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.
Author : Adam Makkai,Maxine Tull Boatner,John Edward Gates
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0812012488
Defines over 8,000 idiomatic words, expressions, regionalisms, and informal English expression, cross-referenced for easy access.
Author : Linda Flavell,Roger Flavell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 1856265099
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.