Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

by John Ayto

Book Overview

What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more ) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms.

This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198845626
• ISBN13: 9780198845621
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.1" x 7.6"