Oxford Dictionary of Idioms


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ISBN: 0198845626
Author: John Ayto
Edition: Paperback
Pages: 448
Pairs: English
Specific fields: Linguistics
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Price (approx.): £10


Description:

Idioms are explained and put into context in this fourth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. The volume takes a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English the rich and intriguing language that it is. This major new edition contains entries for over 10000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings and proverbs, including 400 idioms as new entries.