Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook |
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| Author:
| Brenner, Gail |
| Series title: | Webster's New World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-544-18890-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $17.99 |
Book Description:
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The most comprehensive reference for understanding and using the contemporary idioms of American English--with more than 1,000 entries. Mastering the use of idiomatic language is an essential step toward achieving fluency in any language.
Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook is the ideal guide to the slang, sayings, expressions, jargon, and colloquialisms of American English--covering more than 1,000 entries. Emphasizing acquisition and...
More Description The most comprehensive reference for understanding and using the contemporary idioms of American English--with more than 1,000 entries.
Mastering the use of idiomatic language is an essential step toward achieving fluency in any language. Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook is the ideal guide to the slang, sayings, expressions, jargon, and colloquialisms of American English--covering more than 1,000 entries. Emphasizing acquisition and application, this book explains their meanings as well as when, where, why, and how to use them. A wealth of examples helps readers understand each idiom's connotation and identify its appropriate context. An extensive index allows for quick and easy reference.