The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

by David G. Hinds-Howell and Daphne M. Gulland

Book Overview

To 'put the cart before the horse', have 'the cheek of the devil' or be 'a pillar of society' - these are just some of the thousands of idioms that have become an integral part of the English language. The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms looks at a vast range of examples, providing concise definitions and explaining how they should be used. This practical guide is arranged by theme, making it possible to compare all the idioms in that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140514813
• ISBN13: 9780140514810
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Book!

Excellent for international students or common students looking for ways to improve their English... with expressions such as neck-to-neck or sell down the river you can become an effective communicator by using this phrases that convey a lot of meaning... I recommend it strongly.

Very good value for money

This book is worth a million for those interested in the English language. Browse through it an you will have a lot of fun and by the way learn a nice lot about how to use English more efficient.