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The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms by Jennifer Speake (Paperback, 2000)
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Containing 5,000 idioms, alphabetically arranged by key word, this book covers metaphorical phrases, familiar quotations and proverbs, and similes. It provides meanings for well-known idioms such as set the world alight, cost an arm and a leg, once in a blue moon, the tip of the iceberg, and many more. A date of origin is often given and many entries are supported by illustrative quotations from sources as varied as the Bible, Spectator, and Agatha Christie. Full of fascinating facts, this dictionary is ideal for anyone with an interest in the origins of words and phrases. -Arrangement of words alphabetically by key word means easy browsing -Focuses on British English, but also covers US English and other variants, e.g. cut to the chase and make a Virginia fence. -Histories of well-known idioms are provided.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780192801111
eBay Product ID (ePID)87602469
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
AuthorJennifer Speake
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicLiterature, Education
Publication Year2000
TypeThesaurus
Number of Pages402 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height196mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight314g
Additional Product Features
Series TitleOxford Paperback Reference
EditorJennifer Speake
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 06 Jan, 2021
Good educational read
Excellent little Idioms fun to read and educational. Arrived on time good quality book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jan, 2021
Good reference book
Well organised and laid out. Easy to find references. Very useful for finding sayings.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jun, 2023
Very suitable.
As an ESOL lecturer, I have this book very useful, thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Oct, 2018
The Grass is Always Greener...
Such a comprehensive bundle of helpful idioms. No amateur/professional writer should be without one, especially this one!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Feb, 2022
Compelling, good value.
Just what i expected and more!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Feb, 2021
Love it x
Love this little book with do many saying.and helps with writing my greeting cards.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Aug, 2017
An interesting book full of day to day sayings with their origins explained.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Aug, 2020
great reference book
great reference bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jun, 2019
useful
explanations are short but to the pointVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Nov, 2020
Not what ive expected
Not what ive expected, very few examples, words itself are explained as idioms...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
