McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

The most in-depth, comprehensive book of common idioms and phraseology available. From proverbial expressions (''the best things in life are free'') to idiomatic expressions (''the best of both worlds'') to the all-too-familiar clichés (''the best-case scenario''), idioms are not only embedded in our language, but they are also a colorful reflection of our American culture. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idioms embraces the fullest breadth of these idioms in one comprehensive reference that is a must-have for both ESL learners and native speakers. Providing the most comprehensive treatment of American phraseology available, particularly in the area of verbal expressions, McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Idioms features:.; More than 24,000 entries.; Concise definitions of each entry and sense, followed by one or two example sentences.; Idiomatic phrases, proverbial expressions, and cliches.; Guidance on the tone appropriate for a select phrase as well as its origin.; Thorough treatment of variation, of particular help to ESL learners.; A comprehensive Phrase-Finder Index.