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Medway's Mini Dictionary of English Idioms

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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

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2003
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Titel
Medway's Mini Dictionary of English Idioms
Sprache
Englisch
Erscheinungsdatum
2003
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
576
ISBN10
1902712048
ISBN13
9781902712048
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Beschreibung
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.