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This dictionary defines a myriad of phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language. It contains more than 10,000 idioms, including figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs, and features usage examples and information on origins for many of them.

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I'm impressed with this book ... it has, so far, delivered the goods every time I've consulted it about a particular expression ... A brilliant addition to your reference collection * Terry Freedman, Writer's Know-How *

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Preface A-Z Text Thematic Index

Oxford Dictionary of Idioms Oxford Quick

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    Publisher: Oxford University Press
    Publication Date: 18/06/2020
    ISBN13: 9780198845621, 978-0198845621
    ISBN10: 0198845626
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    This dictionary defines a myriad of phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language. It contains more than 10,000 idioms, including figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs, and features usage examples and information on origins for many of them.

    Trade Review
    I'm impressed with this book ... it has, so far, delivered the goods every time I've consulted it about a particular expression ... A brilliant addition to your reference collection * Terry Freedman, Writer's Know-How *

    Table of Contents
    Preface A-Z Text Thematic Index

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