The Penguin dictionary of English idioms
Gulland, Daphne M., 1953-2005
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Grouped according to subject headings such as colours or sports for ease of reference, and subdivided further by keywords, this dictionary gives clear explanations of the meaning and origin of each idiom and shows how it is used in everyday language.
Main title:
The Penguin dictionary of English idioms / Daphne M. Gulland, David Hinds-Howell.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2001.
Collation:
xiv, 378 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 1986.Includes index.
ISBN:
0140514813 (pbk)9780140514810
Dewey class:
423.1
Local class:
423.1
Language:
English
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BRN:
314312