Encompassing more than 300,000 definitions, this up-to-date reference of the English language covers both old and new words, the commonplace and the unusual, with information on idioms, etymologies, and more than 200,000 references.
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Designed for upper primary and lower secondary pupils, this dictionary covers all the words they are likely to encounter. The 38,000 definitions include historical and scientific usage.
Chambers Idioms will be of great value to all users and learners of English. The dictionary has many features which demonstrate the richness and variety of English idioms. Meanings of idiomatic expressions given in language which is easy to understand. Example sentences and phrases showing the idioms in actual use. Extensive cross-references making the idioms easy to find. Interesting information giving the origin and background of the idioms.