The Big Book Of American Idioms
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| Author | : Lingo Lingo Mastery |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2019-10-13 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781699654316 |
Do you feel that it's "like pulling teeth" when you want to learn new sayings? Would you like to be able to discover new American idioms and phrases that will make communication "a piece of cake"? Sure, you can learn English with a language course or a textbook just fine, and climb up the ranks in terms of your grasp of the language... but are you sure you can talk like a native? For starters, many expressions used by fluent speakers of English can't exactly be learned in a book, and it can be frustrating to realize that your formal learning hasn't been enough to teach you the way people talk in real life. Sometimes, it's all about having the right tools at your disposal... and this is where The Great Book of American Idioms comes in! Written to act as a powerful addition to your other English-learning resources, this book will allow you to: Discover over 1300 different idioms and sayings, covering hundreds of different subjects Learn the correct definition and usage of each expression, ensuring that you know exactly when you can say them out loud during a conversation Visualize examples of the sayings in common conversations, helping you understand their context Take advantage of important tips we provide you in the introduction and conclusion of the book, so that you can boost your learning and get a much better understanding of the English language. What are you waiting for? Over 1300 idioms and expressions are awaiting you! Don't miss out on learning why this "dark horse" will help you "see the big picture"!
| Author | : Richard A. Spears |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 1100 |
| Release | : 2006-02-03 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 0071486852 |
Learn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind,McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.
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| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 203 |
| Release | : |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1599216833 |
| Author | : A. N. C. Odu |
| Publisher | : Decent Hill |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2011-01-24 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : 193608502X |
This text provides an introduction to idioms, a very important and colorful aspect of the English language.
| Author | : Robert L. Chapman |
| Publisher | : Harper Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 532 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780060961602 |
Abridged ed. of The new dictionary of American slang c1986.
| Author | : Paul Heacock |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 516 |
| Release | : 2003-09-22 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9780521532716 |
This book unlocks the meaning of more than 5,000 idioms used in American English today.
| Author | : DK |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2019-03-19 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 0744029864 |
Are you looking to brush up on your English idioms? English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you to understand the context and use of hundreds of native English expressions. Take your practical English usage to the next level and build your confidence in spoken and written English by visually connecting the literal and idiomatic meaning of common English phrases such as, “on cloud nine”, “snowed under”, and many more. With supporting audio available online, sample sentences throughout the book, collocations, and common mistakes to watch out for, English for Everyone: English Idioms can help you confidently progress your English language from advanced to fluent in both social and business environments. About English For Everyone English for Everyone is a series of guides and practice books that support English learning for teenagers and adults from a beginner level, to intermediate, and advanced practical English. Offering a fun and easy-to-follow format that offers guidance for both teaching English as a foreign language, and a self-study approach with resources available to improve English speaking, reading, and writing. Whether you are looking for ESL teaching resources, or a structured program for adults to learn English as a second language, the English for Everyone Series provides: - Sample language examples: New language topics are introduced in context using clear, illustrated, and color-coded explanations - Supporting audio: Extensive English-speaking audio materials integrated into every unit, giving vital oral and listening practice. (All supplementary audio is available on the DK English for Everyone website and IOS/Android App). - Quick referencing: Easy-to-follow units for easy referencing and teaching - Sentence formation guides: Visual break downs of essential English grammar for beginners, showing learners how to recreate even complex English sentences - Visual English vocabulary cues: Lists of useful English words and common phrases with visual aids are available throughout the book The English for Everyone Series covers the skills and topics required for all major global English-language exams and reference frameworks including: - CEFR - TOEFL - IELTS - TOEIC
| Author | : Scott Matthews |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 122 |
| Release | : 2021-09-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781922531261 |
Why do you "call shotgun" when you want the front passenger seat? What does "letting the cat out of the bag" have to do with divulging secrets? Why do you ask people to "cut to the chase"? How come you hear all those juicy rumors "through the grapevine"? Like many people you've probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In "Why do we say that," we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use. Inside you will discover: What the sanitary conditions of 17th century London have to do with it's "raining cats and dogs" today. Why taking things "with grain of salt" has to do with an ancient remedy for poison. What Southeast Asian warrior traditions have to do with the term "to run amuck." Why "to break a leg" became something worth aspiring to in the Elizabethan theatres. And many many more Click the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to unravel the mysteries behind popular English idioms.
| Author | : John Ayto |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 876 |
| Release | : 2020-06-18 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0192584383 |
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.
| Author | : Marvin Terban |
| Publisher | : Scholastic Reference |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780590381574 |
This guide to idioms provides the student with an opportunity to bring color to their speech every day. Included are idioms from Native American and African American speech as well as the Bible, Aesop, and Shakespeare.
