Paperback. Penguin Dictions of English Idioms. Reprinted with Revisions and an Additional Category. To put the cart before the horse, have the cheek of the devil or be a pillar of society - these are just come of the thousands of idioms that have become an integral part of the English language. This book looks at a vast range of examples, providing concise definitions and explaining how they should be used. This practical guide is arranged by theme, making it possible to compare all the idioms in that subject area and find the right one for the occasion, whether in writing or in speech. Gives a clear explanations of some 4,000 phrases. Groups entries by theme, including colours (white as a sheet), elements (air-kissing) or war and peace (eco-warrior). Provides information about the origin of such expressions as Cloud-Cuckoo-Land and Achilles' hell. Include examples of typical usage in everyday speech. 305 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.).

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Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

Verlag

Penguin, London England

Erscheinungsjahr

1994

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN-10

0140511350

ISBN-13

9780140511352

Einband

Soft cover

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Reprinted with Revisions and an Addition

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Very Good

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A practical guide closely examining the thousands of idioms that have evolved over the years and become an integral and intriguing part of the English language. With a vast choice and clear, concise definitions, this is an excellent and immediate tool for finding the perfect expression to enliven both speech and writing.

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Daphne Gulland graduated in English and German from the University of London. She is recognised as having produced ground-breaking research into the origins of idioms. She lives in Germany.
David Hinds-Howell had a distinguished career in law andteaching. When he died, he was undeniably a great authority on the English language. His wife lives in London, SE5.

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