Author: Horatio HalePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chinook Wawa language
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A history of the Oregon trade language of the 1800s called "Chinook jargon" ; includes a dictionary.
An International Idiom
Author: Horatio HalePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chinook Wawa language
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A history of the Oregon trade language of the 1800s called "Chinook jargon" ; includes a dictionary.
Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms
Author: Business Idioms International
Author: Christopher GoddardPublisher:
ISBN: 9780130424907
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
This book of business idioms is arranged as a thesaurus. Reference units consist of idioms with a definition and sample sentences to illustrate them in a business context while practice sections consist of reading and listening texts employing the idioms, followed by exercises and tasks.
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Author: Judith SiefringPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019157953X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
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.
Fresh as a Daisy
Author: Diane CostaPublisher:
ISBN: 9781951787080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A multicultural book that teaches English idioms about nature. Includes popular idioms, idiom meanings, example sentences, and colorful illustrations of characters and settings from around the world. This book also provides an English audio recording and links to teaching resources. This is a great resource for diverse classrooms!
An International Idiom
Author: Horatio HalePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chinook jargon
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Oxford Idioms Dictionary for Learners of English
Author: The Farlex Idioms and Slang Dictionary
Author: Farlex InternationalPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539588870
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
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.
An International Idiom
Author: Horatio HalePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chinook Wawa language
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A history of the Oregon trade language of the 1800s called "Chinook jargon" ; includes a dictionary.
An International Idiom
Author: Horatio HalePublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781018289229
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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