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.
| Author | : |
| 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 | : 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 | : 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.
| Author | : Harry Collis |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9780844254128 |
This text presents in everyday English 101 commonly used proverbs, enabling students to use proverbs appropriately and encouraging cross-cultural understanding.
| Author | : Lingo Mastery |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2020-05-06 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9781951949136 |
Do you want to be "ahead of the curve" in business vocabulary in time for your next big company meeting?Want to "get the ball rolling" on improving your communication with employees, employers and possible clients that will work alongside you?In the world of business and finance, proper communication is key to achieving success, expanding your frontiers and reaching your goals.Whether you're in for an important interview with an experienced recruiter, having a video conference with clients for a contract signing, or you're selling to an audience, you're going to want to dominate the idioms and expressions necessary for getting your points across. And this is precisely where The Business English Vocabulary Builder steps in!Providing you with an essential guide on business-related English vocabulary, this book will allow you to:?Discover over 300 different business expressions and idioms, covering many different subjects for a wide variety of uses?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.You really can't miss out on this opportunity to gain a better grasp of the language you'll require to become a better and capable professional within the business world!Grab a copy of this amazing Business English Vocabulary Builder and boost your professional vocabulary today!
