Author: Ayto, John

Brand: Oxford University Press, USA

Edition: 4

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 448

Release Date: 18-06-2020

model number: 38478163

Part Number: 38478163

Details: The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (4th Edition) is an authoritative and engaging reference guide designed to help readers master the nuances of over 10,000 figurative expressions, proverbs, and sayings. As a vital resource for 2026, this volume provides clear definitions and fascinating historical origins for a vast array of phrases, ranging from classic traditional idioms to modern vernacular. Each entry is supported by illustrative quotations from the Oxford corpora, showing how language is used in contemporary journalism, literature, and everyday speech across the global English-speaking world. With its user-friendly thematic index and global perspective, this dictionary is an essential tool for students, writers, and language enthusiasts looking to enrich their vocabulary and understand the colorful evolution of the English language.

EAN: 9780198845621

Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 1.2 inches

Languages: English