The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

by Judith Siefring

Book Overview

Did you know that 'flavor of the month' originated in a marketing campaign in American ice-cream parlors in the 1940s, when a particular flavor would be specially promoted for a month at a time? And did you know that 'off the cuff' refers to the rather messy practice of writing impromptu notes on one's shirt cuff before speaking in public? These and many more idioms are explained and put into context in this second edition of the Oxford Dictionary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198610556
• ISBN13: 9780198610557
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

I think this title is a good starter for persons learning a new language. The English language is quite complex and this paperback may help to ease this pain.