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Handbook of Commonly Used American Idioms

Handbook of Commonly Used American Idioms - Barron's ESL Proficiency

Fifth edition

Paperback (01 Sep 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Updated to keep pace with Americans' constant changes in the many ways they use, create, and abandon idioms, this book presents approximately 2,500 American-English idiomatic words and expressions.

  • Each entry identified by part of speech
  • A concise definition for every idiom
  • Each idiom used in an illustrative sentence

Expressions are also categorized as formal, informal, slang, or literary. Readers will learn the meanings behind common idioms such as, ghost town, kiss and tell, ace a test, dodge the bullet, eye candy, and more. Here's a handy reference guide for ESL students, foreign travelers in North America, and anybody who has an interest in English language usage.

Book information

ISBN: 9781438001678
Publisher: Barrons Educational Services
Imprint: Barron's Educational Services
Pub date:
Edition: Fifth edition
DEWEY: 423.13
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 172g
Height: 152mm
Width: 98mm
Spine width: 15mm