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The Cambridge
Dictionary of American Idioms unlocks the
meaning of thousands of idiomatic phrases used in
contemporary American English. More than 5,000 idioms –
from don’t go there and living large
to more bang for the buck and hit the nail
on the head – are clearly defined, with
full-sentence examples that show how they are
used.
Based on the Cambridge International
Corpus, a database of current written and spoken
English, the Cambridge
Dictionary of American Idioms is the last word
on American idioms.
Key
Features
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Attractive two-color text includes
more than 5,000 idioms commonly used in spoken and
written American English, and 50 two-color
illustrations |
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Clear definitions explain idioms
using words learners already know |
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Full-sentence examples show how
idioms are really used |
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Usage and origin notes expand on
the definitions |
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Cross-references indicate related
terms, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms entered at
another headword |
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A topic index assists learners in
finding idioms related to behavior, emotional
condition, success, and many more
subjects | | |
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