Collins Cobuild Dictionary Of Idioms

Second Edition.

This new second edition offers in-depth coverage of the most important idioms in English, and provides additional information about their frequency, contexts, meanings, and usage. Thousands of examples from the Bank of English have been used to illustrate clearly how the idioms are used in the language today. New to this edition is fascinating information about the origins of hundreds of idioms, essential for learners wishing to gain a fuller understanding of the language.

Clearly laid-out and easy-to-use, the dictionary will prove to be fascinating and invaluable to teachers and learners of English at all levels.