Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs (repost)
Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs by Richard A. Spears
English | 2003 | ISBN: 0071408584 | 1104 pages | PDF | 18 MB
English | 2003 | ISBN: 0071408584 | 1104 pages | PDF | 18 MB
The most in-depth, comprehensive book of common idioms and phraseology available
From proverbial expressions ("the best things in life are free") to idiomatic expressions ("the best of both worlds") to the all-too-familiar clichés ("the best-case scenario"), idioms are not only embedded in our language, but they are also a colorful reflection of our American culture.
Dictionary of American Idioms embraces the fullest breadth of these idioms in one comprehensive reference that is a must-have for both ESL learners and native speakers.
Providing the most comprehensive treatment of American phraseology available, particularly in the area of verbal expressions, Dictionary of American Idioms features:
More than 24,000 entries
Concise definitions of each entry and sense, followed by one or two example sentences
Idiomatic phrases, proverbial expressions, and cliches
Guidance on the tone appropriate for a select phrase as well as its origin
Thorough treatment of variation, of particular help to ESL learners
A comprehensive Phrase-Finder Index