The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

Author: Jennifer Speake

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780198610519

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Entries provide definitions and information on the origins, history, and usage of terms of foreign origin in English, including words in common use and artistic and scientific vocabulary.

CONCISE DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH COMBINED (IDIOMS, PHRASES, PROBERBS, SIMILIES)
CONCISE DICTIONARY OF ENGLISH COMBINED (IDIOMS, PHRASES, PROBERBS, SIMILIES)

Author: EDITORIAL BOARD

Publisher: V&S Publishers

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 9352150503

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This authoritative dictionary is designed to help readers expand vocabulary and language skills to reach appreciative levels and then exceed that! Hence, pick up the various ways to explain the meaning of idioms, phrases and proverbs, besides interpreting figurative language, such as metaphors and similes.The volume is composed of four separate sections:1. Idioms, 2.Phrases, 3.Proverbs and 4.Metaphors and Similes Key Featureso Sentences focussed on figurative language and sayingso Includes common idioms, popular phrases, witty proverbs, metaphors and similes.o Contains hyperbole and adages at appropriate placeso Organized into A-Z format with sentences at easy and moderate levelso Allows readers to develop and then apply new skills of expressiono Aligns to the English and Foreign words currently in popular useBenefitso Produces a complete understanding of common idiomso Provides recognizing the meaning of popular phraseso Encourages readers to understand and relate to witty proverbso Develops the ability to use metaphors and simileso Introduces adage and hyperboleo Improves vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meaningso Polishes persuasive, descriptive and narrative writing skills

A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases

Author: A J Bliss

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 552

ISBN-13: 1504082605

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A fascinating A-to-Z reference to foreign words and phrases that have become part of contemporary English usage. The English language has been greatly enriched by a vast array of words and phrases imported from other tongues, such as comrade, chateau, wunderkind, and vox populi. For the average English speaker, many are bound to be familiar. Some may even appear to be standard English, while others may seem, well,foreign. A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases presents a comprehensive list of such terms, with entries that reveal their meanings and etymologies.

The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition
The Facts on File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition

Author: Martin H. Manser

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 1438121121

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Clarifies and explains words and phrases spanning a range of fields, from law and music to philosophy and cuisine. This title contains entries that include pronunciations in American English, parts of speech and other relevant grammatical information, languages of origin, definitions, examples of use, and etymological backgrounds.