Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms

Paul Heacock (Cambridge University Press)

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Cambridge University Press
13 November 2003

Dictionaries; ELT dictionaries & reference; Languages & ESL; English as a Second Language; English as a Second Language

Series: Cambridge Idioms Dictionary

The Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms unlocks the meaning of thousands of idiomatic phrases used in contemporary American English.

The paperback edition explains more than 5,000 idioms commonly used in spoken and written American English. Clear definitions are written using the 2,000-word Cambridge American Defining Vocabulary. This dictionary features full-sentence examples showing how idioms are really used, usage and origin notes that expand on the definitions, and ample cross-references. There is also a topic index that assists learners in finding idioms related to health, money, feelings, truth, and many other subjects. It is ideal for classroom use or for personal reference. Based on the Cambridge International Corpus, a database that includes more than 200 million words of current written and spoken American, the Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms is the last word on American idioms.

Edited by: Paul Heacock (Cambridge University Press)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 486g
ISBN: 9780521532716
ISBN 10: 052153271X
Series: Cambridge Idioms Dictionary
Publication Date: 13 November 2003
Audience: ELT/ESL , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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