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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idioms Dictionary (Mcgraw-Hill Esl References)
McGrawHill's Dictionary of American Idioms Dictionary - Mcgraw-Hill Esl References
Author: Richard A. Spears
Shape up your English with thousands of idioms Whether you are a learner of English who is having difficulty understanding expressions in everyday speech or a native speaker who wants to expand your written or spoken range, you need a comprehensive reference for idioms, common phrases, and sayings of American English. McGraw-Hill's Am...  more » shows you the ropes of English and helps you:
  • Expand your English-speaking abilities with these 14,000-plus expressions, proverbs, and common sayings, listed alphabetically
  • Use American idioms correctly by following the many helpful examples
  • Easily find the right phrase by one of its key words
Some examples of the colorful English language, as spoken by Americans: at peace relaxed and happy

every trick in the book every deceptive method known

Johnny-on-the-spot someone who is in the right place at the right time

make a killing to have a great success, especially in making money

nine-to-five job a job with normal daytime hours

scream bloody murder to complain bitterly

take a powder to leave; to leave town
ISBN-13: 9780071478939
ISBN-10: 0071478930
Publication Date: 11/13/2006
Pages: 288
Edition: 4
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Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Book Type: Paperback
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