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Title
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (5,000 Idioms) (Oxford Paperback
ISBN
9780192801111
Publication Year
2000
Type
Thesaurus
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Book Title
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Item Height
196mm
Author
Jennifer Speake
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Topic
Literature, Education
Item Width
129mm
Item Weight
314g
Number of Pages
402 Pages

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Containing 5,000 idioms, alphabetically arranged by key word, this book covers metaphorical phrases, familiar quotations and proverbs, and similes. It provides meanings for well-known idioms such as set the world alight, cost an arm and a leg, once in a blue moon, the tip of the iceberg, and many more. A date of origin is often given and many entries are supported by illustrative quotations from sources as varied as the Bible, Spectator, and Agatha Christie. Full of fascinating facts, this dictionary is ideal for anyone with an interest in the origins of words and phrases. -Arrangement of words alphabetically by key word means easy browsing -Focuses on British English, but also covers US English and other variants, e.g. cut to the chase and make a Virginia fence. -Histories of well-known idioms are provided.

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Oxford University Press
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9780192801111
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Book Title
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Author
Jennifer Speake
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literature, Education
Publication Year
2000
Type
Thesaurus
Number of Pages
402 Pages

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Item Height
196mm
Item Width
129mm
Item Weight
314g

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Series Title
Oxford Paperback Reference
Editor
Jennifer Speake
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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    Good educational read

    Excellent little Idioms fun to read and educational. Arrived on time good quality book.

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    Well organised and laid out. Easy to find references. Very useful for finding sayings.

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    As an ESOL lecturer, I have this book very useful, thank you.

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    Such a comprehensive bundle of helpful idioms. No amateur/professional writer should be without one, especially this one!!

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