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The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. 9780198527114
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- The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
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- 9780198527114
- Subject Area
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Publication Name
- Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Subject
- Grammar & Punctuation, Référence
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3 in
- Features
- Revised
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Item Weight
- 24.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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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?The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms takes a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English the rich and intriguing language that it is. This major new edition contains entries for over 5000 idioms, including 350 entirely new entries and over 500 new quotations. 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 that 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 colourful side of the English language will get hours of fun browsing from this fascinating and informative volume.
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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019852711x
ISBN-13
9780198527114
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Product Key Features
Publication Name
Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Subject
Grammar & Punctuation, Référence
Publication Year
2004
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
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2
LCCN
2005-271273
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Trade
Lc Classification Number
Pe1460.O94 2004
Edition Description
Revised Edition
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'Anyone who is addicted to the richness of the English language or simplyintrigued by the origin and meaning of an idiom like "teach your grandmother tosuck eggs" will relish this work.'Library Journal, 'Anyone who is addicted to the richness of the English language or simply intrigued by the origin and meaning of an idiom like "teach your grandmother to suck eggs" will relish this work.'Library Journal
Copyright Date
2004
Dewey Decimal
423/.13
Dewey Edition
22
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