A Dictionary of American Idioms

by Maxine Tull Boatner and John Edward Gates

Book Overview

More than 8,000 idiomatic words and phrases specific to American-style English are presented in this updated A-to-Z dictionary, complete with definitions and sample sentences. Especially useful for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812006127
• ISBN13: 9780812006124
• Release Date: January 1975
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Has everything

This book is funny and a lot of help! It is very helpful in understanding ASL as a communication tool.

Excellent book to learn the way Americans speak

Idioms are always difficult. For people learning English as second language this is even harder. This book offers a detail list of idioms that people often use, with their meanings and examples. Using this book along with the "NTC's Dictionary of American Slang" helps to develop your skills in understand the way American speaks that not always is taught in school. The book is clear, perfect. I'm happy to have it in my bookcase.

A very good reference for non-native English speakers

I thought I knew English pretty well. But when I came to Canada and had a chance to talk to people whose first language was English, I realized that sometimes I just can't get what they mean. When someone says "I'm off the hook" what does he really mean, was he "hanging" from a hook!! After realizing that I went to a bookstore and started searching for something which would help me in this regard. Then I came across this book and after a glance, I decided to buy it. It's been more than two years and I'm still happy that I bought this dictionary. Even though I know a lot many idioms now, I still refer to this book almost daily. And it has never disappointed me!!