The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

Synopsis of The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms

«The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms» is the dictionary of English idioms by Daphne M. Gulland and David G. Hinds-Howell, in paperback (Penguin Books).

Collects and explains English idioms, including recently used expressions such as 'power nap' or 'the Oprah effect'. Each entry offers definitions, usage examples and, in many cases, the origin of the expression. Its thematic organisation allows readers to compare idioms from the same field and choose the most suitable for each occasion.

Second revised and expanded edition, with 2,000 new idioms. Contains over 4,000 expressions in 400 pages, in English.

Aimed at students of English and native speakers who want to expand their vocabulary and better understand idiomatic expressions.