Download or read book Dictionary of American English Idioms and Slang written by J. D.. Hunter and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and contemporary book on American slang and idioms. Includes many of the newest phrases such as: frenemy, booty call, and bromance; as well as older, but still popular idioms such as the whole nine yards, dressed to the nines, and happy as a clam. Also includes business jargon, common texting abbreviations, and many older phrases.

Download or read book McGraw Hill s Dictionary of American Idoms and Phrasal Verbs written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book McGraw Hill s Dictionary of American Slang 4E PB written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-10-14 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More bling for the buck! The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use This new edition of McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions offers complete definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as . . . golden oldie, to recent coinages like shizzle (gangsta), jonx (Wall Street), and ping (the Internet). Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation and, where necessary, International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciations are given, as well as cautionary notes for crude, inflammatory, or taboo expressions. This edition also features a fascinating introduction on “What is Slang?,” a Thematic Index that cross-references expressions by standard terms--such as Angry, Drunk, Food, Good-bye, Mess-up, Money, and Stupidity--and a Hidden Word Index that lets you identify and locate even partially remembered expressions and phrases.

Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms written by Judith Siefring and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that 'flavour of the month' originated in a marketing campaign in American ice-cream parlours in the 1940s, when a particular flavour would be specially promoted for a month at a time? And did you know that 'off the cuff' refers to the rather messy practice of writing impromptu notes on one's shirt cuff before speaking in public? These and many more idioms are explained and put into context in this second edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This vastly entertaining dictionary takes a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English such a rich and intriguing language. A major new edition, it contains entries for over 5000 idioms, including 350 new entries and over 500 new quotations. The text has been updated to include many new idioms using the findings of the Oxford English Reading Programme, the biggest language research programme in the world. The entries are supported by a wealth of illustrative quotations from a wide range of sources and periods. For example: 'Rowling has not been asleep at the wheel in the three years since the last Potter novel, and I am pleased to report that she has not confused sheer length with inspiration.' - Guardian, 2003. 'I made the speech of a lifetime. I had them tearing up the seats and rolling in the aisles.' - P.G. Woodhouse, 1940. Many entries include boxed features which give more detailed background on the idiom in question. For example, did you know that 'taken aback' was adopted from nautical terminology, and described a ship unable to move forward because of a strong headwind pressing its sails back against the mast? The text has been entirely redesigned so that it is both elegant and easy to use. Anyone interested in the quirky side of the English language will have hours of fun browsing through this fascinating and informative volume.

Download or read book The Great Book of American Idioms written by Lingo Lingo Mastery and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-10-13 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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"!

Download or read book NTC s Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1995-02-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.

Download or read book The Big Book of American Idioms written by Jackie Bolen and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn hundreds of English idioms, phrases, sayings and expressions in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common idioms that are used in the USA. Find out how people speak English in real life. That's where The Big Book of American Idioms comes in. You'll see what the idiom means, the history behind it and then see how it's used in some example sentences. It's everything you need to "bone up" on your English vocabulary! Get your copy of The Big Book of American Idioms to improve your English quickly and easily. Jackie Bolen has nearly fifteen years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary and conversational skills in no time at all! Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to... Have hundreds of idioms in American English at your fingertips. See how the idioms are used in real life. Improve your American English. Speak English fluently and confidently. Have some fun while learning English. Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score. These are the English idioms that you'll hear over and over again in real life. Speak more fluently and gain some confidence with this book. Pick up your copy of the book today. The Big Book of American Idioms: A Comprehensive Dictionary of English Idioms, Expressions, Phrases & Sayings by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills.

Download or read book Dictionary of American Idioms written by Adam Makkai and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 8,000 idiomatic words and phrases specific to American-style English are presented in this updated A-to-Z dictionary, complete with definitions and sample sentences. Especially useful for TOEFL test-takers and other students in America for whom English is a second language, this book explains and clarifies many of the similes and metaphors that newcomers to American English find mystifying. It is also useful to native-born Americans who are sometimes confused by regional colloquialisms encountered in reading or on TV. Idioms undergo constant change in every living language, some of them falling out of use, while new words and phrases become part of the standard vocabulary. This dictionary's new fourth edition takes account of the latest idiomatic changes and provides a solid background to informal American English.

Download or read book A Dictionary of American Idioms written by Adam Makkai and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 1995 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines over 8,000 idiomatic words, expressions, regionalisms, and informal English expression, cross-referenced for easy access.

Download or read book 1000 English Idioms and Phrases written by Muhammad Nabeel and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhance your speaking skills and listening comprehension by learning English idiomatic expressions Welcome to another new exciting book of Coach Shane's English expression series. In this book, you would find 1000 English idioms and phrases with practical examples, dialogues/conversations and explanations. In this version, I made many changes compare to previous version. Because, I rearranged all English idiomatic expressions in alphabetically order, so you can use this book like an American idioms dictionary. Also, you would find some illustrated pictures in some places. In previous edition, I have received some complains, so that's why, I fixed many things in this edition. I tried to explain the English phrasal verbs and idioms in detail. You would know how to use them effectively. I picked up these common English expressions from sitcoms, movies, news, etc. Having learned these sayings, idioms and phrasal verbs, you would be able to understand movies, sitcoms, and news. I hope this book would be a great book for intermediate and advanced level ESL (English as a second language) peoples.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Catch Phrases written by Eric Partridge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 1315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.

Download or read book Cambridge Advanced Learner s Dictionary written by Kate Woodford and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 1550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.

Download or read book The Farlex Idioms and Slang Dictionary written by Farlex International and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-08 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you don't know idioms, you don't know English. Idioms are expressions that cannot be understood from their individual words alone, and the English language is full of them-and so is this dictionary: 17,000+ English idiom examples, plus slang words, phrases, and phrasal verbs, all compiled by the language experts at Farlex International and TheFreeDictionary.com, the award-winning reference site with 1 billion+ annual visits. That's thousands more idioms than other popular idioms dictionaries, plus thousands of examples of idioms used in real life: every definition also includes up to three example sentences to show exactly how the phrase is used by native speakers in everyday conversation. The Farlex Idioms and Slang Dictionary features idioms and phrases from across the English-speaking world, including American slang, British slang, Australian slang, and Irish slang, plus: Internet slang Abbreviations Proverbs Regional expressions And more! It's more than just a list of idioms: get details about the origin and history of both common idioms and rare ones, including in which countries they're used most. This is the essential idioms dictionary if you want to talk like a native speaker-or just find out more about the colorful phrases you hear and say every day. The essential guide to English idioms and slang, from Farlex International, the language experts behind the popular and award-winning TheFreeDictionary.com. Farlex brings its reputation for comprehensive and authoritative reference products to the most complete collection of idioms and slang from across the English language. Inside you'll find more than 17,000 idioms, slang terms, and phrasal verbs, all defined in plain language and with bonus example sentences to show how they're used in real life by native speakers. Featuring popular idioms and slang terms from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, plus valuable information you won't find anywhere else, including the origin of phrases. Whether you want to sound more like a native speaker or just know more about the strange expressions you're always hearing, The Farlex Idioms and Slang Dictionary is the best way to learn about the English language's most colorful phrases.

Download or read book NTC s American Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised, updated, reorganized, and enlarged with 600 new entries. Essential for writers and learners of American English, it features a unique new format, an appendix of 500 fixed-order phrases--such as "fast and furious"--that cannot be reversed, and a Phrase-Finder Index for easy lookups of even partially remembered phrases.

Download or read book Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins written by Linda Flavell and published by Kyle Cathie Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary traces the origins and histories of over 400 proverbs, detailing the changes of meaning and usage that have occurred throughout each proverb's life and offering literary examples dating back over 2000 years.

Download or read book Dictionary of American Slang Third Edition written by Robert L. Chapman and published by Collins Reference. This book was released on 1998-02-17 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1960, The Dictionary of American Slang is widely regarded as the standard in its field. Expanded and completely updated, this third edition contains more than 19,000 terms of representing the variety and vigor of American slang, from the most widely acceptable to the taboo, and covering all periods of American history -- from the gypsies, soldiers, railroad workers and cowboys of the 19th century to more modern spawning grounds such as the rock 'n' roll world, the corporate sector, African-Americans, gays and lesbians and many more. Intimately connected with the fringes of our culture and responding with vigilance to new developments in technology, slang is the fastest changing part of our language. This new edition considers the subcultures that have emerged in the wake of the past decade's technological and communication advances, including the advent of computer usage at home and in the workplace and the explosion of the Internet and the World Wide Web. With more than 2,000 new terms, the Lexicon of the '90s is recorded here in definitive detail. Like previous editions, this edition features pronunciation guides, word origins, examples of appropriate usage as well as a helpful highlighting system that lets you know which terms should be used with caution, and never in polite company. Both as important archive of the way America is really talking and a lot of fun to read, The Dictionary of American Slang will prove to be an invaluable companion in keeping up with the dauntingly jargon-filled, quickly evolving language of today.

Download or read book A Dictionary of Confusable Phrases written by Yuri Dolgopolov and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering over 10,000 idioms and collocations characterized by similarity in their wording or metaphorical idea which do not show corresponding similarity in their meanings, this dictionary presents a unique cross-section of the English language. Though it is designed specifically to assist readers in avoiding the use of inappropriate or erroneous phrases, the book can also be used as a regular phraseological dictionary providing definitions to individual idioms, cliches, and set expressions. Most phrases included in the dictionary are in active current use, making information about their meanings and usage essential to language learners at all levels of proficiency.