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Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms

Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms

by Gordon Jarvie (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $3.40
Synopsis

From credit crunch to golden parachute, barking up the wrong tree to storm in a tea cup in this book, Gordon Jarvie explains all you need to know about these and 3,000 other common English idioms. Packed with nuggets of fascinating information, the Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms traces the origins of these phrases, explains meanings and gives examples of up-to-date usage. Ideal for word buffs and English students alike, this book will help all users of English to mind their (linguistic) ps and qs.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 384
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 16 Nov 2009
ISBN 10: 1408114062
ISBN 13: 9781408114063
Book Overview: Bang up to date Accessible and information-packed guide to English idioms Ideal for trade and educational markets: idioms are very tricky for learners of English

Author Bio
Gordon Jarvie is the author of the original Dictionary of Idioms (Bloomsbury, 1996) and the Bloomsbury Grammar Guide (2007). Gordon has written widely on language and punctuation. He developed his interest in idioms as a textbook publisher for learners of English as a foreign language, many of whom struggle - quite understandably - with the idea of raining cats and dogs, talking turkey and vicious circles.