Dictionary of Idioms by L Flavell
The English language contains a great store of idioms that can be used in creative and forceful ways. This book examines over 400 phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a supply of examples. Mini-essays scattered through the book expand on such broader themes as "What is an idiom?"; "National Rivalries" and "The Old Curiosity Shop of Linguistics."Linda and Roger Flavell have spent over 25 years researching the peculiarities of the English language. Linda has worked as a writer and an English teacher in both the United Kingdom and abroad, and she has co-authored three etymology dictionaries for Kyle Books. Roger also traveled extensively and worked as a Lecturer in Education at the University of London's Institute of Education. Linda and Roger Flavell have spent over 25 years researching the peculiarities of the English language. Their books include A Dictionary of English Down the Centuries, Dictionary of Word Origins, and Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins. Linda has worked as a writer and an English teacher in both the United Kingdom and abroad, and she has co-authored three etymology dictionaries for Kyle Books.
Roger also traveled extensively and worked as a Lecturer in Education at the University of London's Institute of Education. A Dictionary of English Through the Centuries, Dictionary of Word Origins, and Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins are among their works.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781856263689 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856263681 |
| Title | Dictionary of Idioms |
| Author | L Flavell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2000-04-27 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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