Ayto, John
Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (Oxford Quick Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198845621
- author:
- Ayto, John
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms is a comprehensive reference guide to the meanings of over 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs in the English language. This new edition includes more than 400 additional idioms, covering recently coined and common expressions alike. The dictionary provides contextual examples of the idioms through illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora, as well as background information on the origins of each idiom. With an updated thematic index, navigation is easy and enjoyable, making this dictionary a fascinating resource for anyone interested in the diversity and origins of English vernacular.
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