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Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

Paperback • 1986 • English

Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

By Daphne M., David G.

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About the book

The English language is full of pitfalls for the foreign student; the most problematic of these is using and understanding the vast array of idioms we employ in everyday speech. The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms helps the reader in many ways: Contains many thousands of phrases in daily use Grouped according to subject headings such as colours or sports for ease of reference Subdivided further using keywords to locate the idiom speedily Gives clear explanations of the meaning and orig...Show more

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ISBN

9780140511352

Published year

1986

Language

English

Original title

Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

Format

Paperback

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