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NTC's English Idioms Dictionary

by Richard A. Spears, Betty Kirkpatrick
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Essential resource for mastering English idioms.

If English idioms have been tricky for you, this dictionary is a gold mine. It's packed with common phrases, so whether you're a language learner or a literary enthusiast wanting to spice up your writing, this comprehensive guide will serve as your trusty companion. Plus, understanding these idioms can be quite a delight and will undoubtedly add color to your everyday conversations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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NTC's English Idioms Dictionary

by Richard A. Spears, Betty Kirkpatrick
Save up to 70%
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ISBN: 9780844254791
Authors: Richard A. Spears, Betty Kirkpatrick
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Date of Publication: 1991-09-30
Format: Paperback
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Goodreads rating: 3.25
(rated by 4 readers)

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Provides more than 11,000 examples of usage for 5,500 high-frequency English idioms. Entries are mainly standard British English but also include slang and informal expressions.
 

Essential resource for mastering English idioms.

If English idioms have been tricky for you, this dictionary is a gold mine. It's packed with common phrases, so whether you're a language learner or a literary enthusiast wanting to spice up your writing, this comprehensive guide will serve as your trusty companion. Plus, understanding these idioms can be quite a delight and will undoubtedly add color to your everyday conversations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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