Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary

By Collins and HarperCollins

Book Overview

This new second edition of the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Idioms offers in-depth treament of the most important idioms in current British and American EnglishThis new second edition of the Dictionary of Idioms 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 Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Idioms will prove to be fascinating and invaluable to teachers and learners of English at all levels.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007134010
• ISBN13: 9780007134014
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Heinle & Heinle Pub
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 1.0" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent pick!

The Collins Cobuild Idioms Dictionary is an invaluable tool for advanced learners of English (such as people whose proficiency lies around band 6.5 IELTS or TOEFL paper 575 or CPE). Every idiom has an explanation for its meaning and many also have an explanation for their origins. On top of that, they are sorted in frequency bands (pretty much like the COBUILD dictionary). If your level of knowledge is advanced, this book is what you need to refine it further.

Practical and Essential for ESL students

Being an ESL student myself, I know how hard it is to become familiar with idioms. How to use them, when to use them, and why... This book gives you practical answers on the use of British and American English idioms. It sometimes even gives some background information. It is easy to use and certainly worth your money!