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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 5000 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 of use. Based on the 500-million-word Cambridge International Corpus, a database of current written and spoken English, the Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms is the last word on American idioms.* explains more than 5000 idioms commonly used in spoken and written American English* clear definitions written using the 2000-word Cambridge American Defining Vocabulary* full-sentence examples show how idioms are really used* usage and origin notes expand on the definitions* ample cross-references * topic index assists learners in finding idioms related to health, money, feelings, truth and many more subjects * ideal for classroom use or for personal reference.

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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press (September 22, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 052153271X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0521532716
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,276 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great source, February 18, 2004
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I'm a cartoonist and I work a lot with words and phrases. This book is great as a springboard for ideas! What I like about it most is how it's organized by topics and ideas. Highly recommended.
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