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Cassell's Dictionary of English Idioms

Cassell's Dictionary of English Idioms

by RosalindFergusson (Author)

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    Hardcover 1999

    $3.25
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over 10,000 entries listed under keywords from A-Z comprehensive cross-reference system for easy searching clear definitions in plain English details of original usage and sources full and thorough guide to English idioms details of origins of strange expressions fascinating for native English speakers and new learners alike

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 480
 Publisher: Orion
Published: 12 Aug 1999
ISBN 10: 0304350095
ISBN 13: 9780304350094
Book Overview: Idioms are the expressions peculiar to any language, and English is about as peculiar as they come! Why do we 'argue the toss'? When do we 'jump on the bandwagon'? How do we 'bring home the bacon'? Few dictionaries give such expressions the coverage they deserve as an integral part of the language. Even fewer make any effort to explain the origins of these strange creatures. The Cassell Dictionary of English Idioms provides a full and thorough guide to both the most recent and more archaic turns of phrase. Definitions are given in plain English, without explaining one idiom by means of another. Details of the origins of expressions are given, be they drawn from technical applications, from specific situations, from quotes, misquotes or misunderstandings. With over 10,000 entries, backed up with copious cross-references, the Cassell Dictionary of English Idioms provides a full and fascinating reference source, unrivalled in its class.

Author Bio
Rosalind Fergusson is an experienced freelance writer and lexicographer. She is the author of numerous popular reference books, including the Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs.