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Idioms are integral to conversation and play a crucial role in the evolution of language, adapting like living organisms to ensure survival. They arise when the literal meanings of individual words in a phrase do not convey the intended meaning, making idioms unique to each language. For instance, phrases like "dark horse" or "queer fish" illustrate this concept, as their meanings cannot be deduced from the individual words. Certain combinations of words are accepted as idioms, while others are not, necessitating their learning. This resource aims to facilitate that learning process, featuring over 10,000 idioms and idiomatic expressions in contemporary English. Each idiom is defined and accompanied by at least one example sentence demonstrating its usage. Idioms are organized under key words, and if multiple words can be considered key, cross-references are provided. For example, "mad as a March hare" is defined under "hare" but also cross-referenced under "mad" and "March," ensuring comprehensive coverage and ease of access for learners.
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Medway's Mini Dictionary of English Idioms, John Owen Edward Clark
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2003
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Titre
- Medway's Mini Dictionary of English Idioms
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- John Owen Edward Clark
- Éditeur
- Medway Publishing Ltd
- Publié
- 2003
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN10
- 1902712048
- ISBN13
- 9781902712048
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Dictionnaires et manuels de langue, Manuels et guides, Langues, Dictionnaires, Dictionnaires anglais, Phrases, idiomes
- Description
- Idioms are integral to conversation and play a crucial role in the evolution of language, adapting like living organisms to ensure survival. They arise when the literal meanings of individual words in a phrase do not convey the intended meaning, making idioms unique to each language. For instance, phrases like "dark horse" or "queer fish" illustrate this concept, as their meanings cannot be deduced from the individual words. Certain combinations of words are accepted as idioms, while others are not, necessitating their learning. This resource aims to facilitate that learning process, featuring over 10,000 idioms and idiomatic expressions in contemporary English. Each idiom is defined and accompanied by at least one example sentence demonstrating its usage. Idioms are organized under key words, and if multiple words can be considered key, cross-references are provided. For example, "mad as a March hare" is defined under "hare" but also cross-referenced under "mad" and "March," ensuring comprehensive coverage and ease of access for learners.