Download or read book Our American Sayings written by Dolores Jean Calhoun and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-20 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our American Sayings By: Dolores Jean Calhoun Dolores Jean Calhoun began collecting idioms some time ago, and over time they began to add up. Fascinated by the seemingly endless turns of phrase, Calhoun found interest in their distinctly American wisdom and humor. She soon discovered that there may be a saying for nearly every situation humans can find ourselves in, including popular American sayings like “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water,” to more obscure phrases like “Scarcer than hen’s teeth.” Calhoun takes care in collecting and unveiling the meaning of phrases that most of us take for granted. Readers will find not only the phrases themselves but Calhoun’s definitions and stories from her life of the times when these phrases either applied directly to her or when their meanings were finally made clear. Our American Sayings is a carefully crafted testament to homespun, American wisdom that offers something for readers of all ages.
Download or read book Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts written by Richard A. Spears and published by Ntc Publishing Group. This book was released on 2000-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's something new and exciting from NTC, the leading publisher of books for students of English as a second language. Electronic dictionaries on CD-ROM make it easy to look up a word or phrase instantly and have access to thousands of typical American English example sentences. The student can store selected entries in his or her personal electronic notebook. Conduct faster, easier research with eDictionaries on CD-ROM -- Open and search any number of dictionaries at once -- Internet link provides updates and additional entries -- Free on-line site for purchasing additional reference materials -- Each eDictionary also includes two bonus dictionaries: NTC's Dictionary of Acronyms and Abbreviations and NTC's Dictionary of Proverbs and Cliches
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 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 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 American Slang written by Robert L. Chapman and published by Harper Paperbacks. This book was released on 1987 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abridged ed. of The new dictionary of American slang c1986.
Download or read book American Sayings Famous Phrases Slogans and Aphorisms written by Henry F. Woods and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America has a rich history of creating unique sayings and phrases, here are collected some of the finest. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book American Slang written by Joseph Melillo and published by Mottobene Inc. This book was released on 2005 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compilation of American slang contains more than 5,000 common slang terms with easy-to-understand definitions and sample sentences. The book's unique classification of slang terms under key words makes it easy to search for and discover any term. By organising terms this way, slang terms that share a common key word can be classified together for easy reference. For example, under the key word 'Chip,' the following terms are alphabetically listed: bargaining chip, blue chip, cash in one's chips, chip in, chip off the old block, chip on one's shoulder, in the chips, let the chips fall where they may, and when the chips are down. Slang terms with more than one key word are also cross-referenced, and sample sentences lend meaning to the slang terms by showing their applications in writing and in conversation.
Download or read book Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts written by Richard A. Spears and published by Kesaint Blanc. This book was released on 2016-02-11 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anda ingin terdengar natural saat berbicara bahasa Inggris? Dan memahami secara utuh maksud yang ingin disampaikan oleh penutur asli berbahasa Inggris? Anda mungkin lebih mengerti bahasa Inggris bila dituangkan dalam bentuk tulisan. Namun, ketika penutur asli berbahasa Inggris mengajak Anda berbicara, sering kali mereka menggunakan ungkapan-ungkapan yang mungkin terdengar asing bagi kita atau belum pernah kita dengar sama sekali. Melalui kamus ini, Anda diharapkan akan lebih memahami maksud perkataan para penutur asli ketika Anda mendengarkan pembicaraan mengenai suatu topik. Anda juga diharapkan akan menggunakan ungkapan-ungkapan yang terdapat di dalam kamus ini sehingga bahasa Inggris Anda tidak lagi terdengar kaku di telinga para penutur asli berbahasa Inggris. Tunggu apalagi? Mari bergaul ala Amerika!
Download or read book Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs Sayings written by Gregory Titelman and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1996 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An annotated reference of more than 1,500 proverbs and sayings of the American language.
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 The Slangman Guide to Street Speak 1 written by David Burke and published by SLANGMAN PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2000 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 1 takes you through the colorful and popular world of everyday American slang and idioms used by all native speakers of English in the US. It has been featured on CNN, BBC, Voice of America, and several other international TV broadcasts.For ESL (English as a Second Language) students, this book equals years of living in the USA and will help you to quickly integrate into the American culture by learning not only the slang and idioms, but we'll also take you through the contractions and reductions used by everyone such as I dunno ("I do not know") and D'jeet jet? ("Did you eat yet?") and so many others.Entertaining dialogues, activities and games will make sure you have a blast ("have fun") and don't sweat it ("get tense") as you get up to speed ("become current") on all the typical slang and idioms used by virtually every native speaker! So chill out ("relax"), kick back ("get comfortable") as you learn the real language spoken by virtually all of us in the USA!NOTE: Audio CDs sold separately.The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 1 contains popular chapters on slang and idioms associated with:PartiesShoppingMoviesAirportsRestaurantsHealthMarketsAt SchoolDating
Download or read book American Sayings written by Henry Fitzwilliam Woods and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 101 American English Idioms written by Harry Collis and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1987-02-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to American colloquialisms through the use of explanatory dialogue or narrative.
Download or read book I Hear America Talking written by Stuart Berg Flexner and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1979 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America s Popular Sayings written by Gregory Titelman and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the phrase "forget and forgive" in the speech of Shakespeare'sKing Learto Hillary Clinton's use of "It takes a village to raise a child," this updated second edition of Titelman's acclaimed collection of sayings is entertaining and educational for a wide variety of readers. With an alphabetical format and extensive subject index for quick reference,America's Popular Sayingsis comprehensive and easy to use. Unique for its focus on expressions found in America, this treasury contains detailed historical origins and more biblically inspired sayings than any other collection. Along with each of the 1,500 sayings and more than 10,000 citations, Titelman explores the origins and contemporary usage of scientific, historical, recreational, and patriotic expressions. From the Trade Paperback edition.
