Richard A. Spears Knihy

With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.

A Lexicon of “Improper” EnglishFrom slang terminology describing various bodily functions and sexual acts, to the centuries-old cant of thieves and prostitutes, to the language of the modern drug culture, here are 10,000 entries and 32,000 definitions of all the words and expressions so carefully omitted from standard dictionaries and polite conversation. Extensively cross-referenced for easy access, this third abridged edition contains almost 1,500 new entries and definitions. It also includes:• Geographic location where a particular word or phrase is most   likely to be heard• Time period of greatest usage• Source and derivation• Category to which a word or phrase belongs—slang,    euphemism, cant, colloquialism, etc.So whether you re a writer seeking to create a more authentic dialogue, a crossword-puzzle addict in search of an obscure eighteenth-century expression, or a reader interested in the more colorful aspects of the English language, you ll find that a wealth of words awaits you in… Slang and Euphemism: Third Revised Editon “Try Slang and Euphemism if you want a good knowledge of contemporary cussing.”—William Safire, in The New York Times Magazine

Expressions that are identified as slang are often some type of entertaining wordplay. Colloquial expressions are usually considered as being direct or quaint. Slang and colloquial expressions come in different forms: single words, simple phrases, complete sentences, and are used in different functions: noun, verb, adjective, adverb. They make up a large part of American communication in the media and in informal conversation. The entries in this dictionary come from many sources: films and television have provided much of the jargon of crime and law enforcement; college campuses offer expressions that have stood the test of trendiness and are now part of standard American English ... Alternative and telated definitions and usages, as well as the word or phrase function are provided in the A-to-Z section ...

With more than 200 new entries, this updated edition boasts almost 2,000 common phrases and colloquial expressions used in contemporary American English. From greetings and good-byes to everyday small talk, each entry is presented in a realistic context. Special attention to the needs of nonnative speakers includes usage restrictions and cautions as well as a phrase-finder index for on-the-spot reference. An essential dictionary for all students of English who want to know the most common expressions in American speech today.

Completely revised, updated, reorganized, and enlarged with 600 new entries. Essential for writers and learners of American English, it features a unique new format, an appendix of 500 fixed-order phrases--such as "fast and furious"--that cannot be reversed, and a Phrase-Finder Index for easy lookups of even partially remembered phrases.

Provides more than 11,000 examples of usage for 5,500 high-frequency English idioms. Here, entries are mainly standard British English, but also include slang and informal expressions. schovat popis

Lists and explains the correct usage of more than fifteen hundred contemporary American idioms, including cliches, proverbs, and informal expressions.

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Presents 1,700 entries, including colorful words and phrases from television and movies, as well as the streets and campuses. Each entry in this dictionary has two examples.

A compilation of words and expressions considered to be derogatory or taboo, including racial and national slurs and sexual expressions.