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Oxford Quick Reference Ser.: Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by John Ayto (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100198845626
ISBN-139780198845621
eBay Product ID (ePID)2309330830
Product Key Features
Number of Pages448 Pages
Publication NameOxford Dictionary of Idioms
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
SubjectDictionaries, General
TypeNot Available
AuthorJohn Ayto
Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines
SeriesOxford Quick Reference Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number4
LCCN2020-935404
Reviews"I'm impressed with this book ... it has, so far, delivered the goods every time I've consulted it about a particular expression ... A brilliant addition to your reference collection" -- Terry Freedman, Writer's Know-How, I'm impressed with this book ... it has, so far, delivered the goods every time I've consulted it about a particular expression ... A brilliant addition to your reference collection
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal423/.13
SynopsisWhat is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms . This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary., What is it to "cock a snook", where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms.This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include "back of the net", "drag and drop", "go it alone", "how come?", "if you ask me", "make your skin crawl", and "woe betide". Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary., What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms.This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been addedto this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary., This dictionary defines a myriad of phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language. It contains more than 10,000 idioms, including figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs, and features usage examples and information on origins for many of them.
LC Classification NumberPE1464.O94 2020
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