The Cassell Dictionary of English Idioms
Author | : Rosalind Fergusson |
Publisher | : Burns & Oates |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : 0304350095 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780304350094 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Cassell Dictionary of English Idioms written by Rosalind Fergusson and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1999 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a guide to over 10,000 English idioms, from apple-pie to zonk out. It defines and explains each idiom and includes examples to show the context in which particular idioms are used. Included is an explanation of where unusual idioms came from and what their history has been.