Dictionary of American Idioms
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Book Overview
More than 8,000 idiomatic words and phrases that are standard in American English are listed with definitions and sample sentences to clarify their meanings. Earlier editions of this A-to-Z dictionary... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0812012488
ISBN13:9780812012484
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Barron's Educational Series
Length:455 Pages
Weight:1.57 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Has everything
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is funny and a lot of help! It is very helpful in understanding ASL as a communication tool.
Excellent book to learn the way Americans speak
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Idioms are always difficult. For people learning English as second language this is even harder. This book offers a detail list of idioms that people often use, with their meanings and examples. Using this book along with the "NTC's Dictionary of American Slang" helps to develop your skills in understand the way American speaks that not always is taught in school. The book is clear, perfect. I'm happy to have it in my bookcase.
A very good reference for non-native English speakers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I thought I knew English pretty well. But when I came to Canada and had a chance to talk to people whose first language was English, I realized that sometimes I just can't get what they mean. When someone says "I'm off the hook" what does he really mean, was he "hanging" from a hook!! After realizing that I went to a bookstore and started searching for something which would help me in this regard. Then I came across this book and after a glance, I decided to buy it. It's been more than two years and I'm still happy that I bought this dictionary. Even though I know a lot many idioms now, I still refer to this book almost daily. And it has never disappointed me!!
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