Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook
Download or Read eBook Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook PDF written by Gail Brenner and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Gail Brenner |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 467 |
| Release | : 2011-09-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780544188907 |
| ISBN-13 | : 054418890X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook by : Gail Brenner
Book excerpt: The most comprehensive reference for understanding and using the contemporary idioms of American English—with more than 1,000 entries. Mastering the use of idiomatic language is an essential step toward achieving fluency in any language. Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook is the ideal guide to the slang, sayings, expressions, jargon, and colloquialisms of American English—covering more than 1,000 entries. Emphasizing acquisition and application, this book explains their meanings as well as when, where, why, and how to use them. A wealth of examples helps readers understand each idiom’s connotation and identify its appropriate context. An extensive index allows for quick and easy reference.
