The English language contains a vast store of idioms that can be used in creative ways
Dictionary of Idiom Origins
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The English language contains a vast store of idioms that can be used in creative ways. This totally revised and greatly expanded dictionary of Idiom Origins examines over 1000 such phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a rich supply of examples. Each entry comes with meaning, example sentences and detailed information about its origin.
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The English language contains a vast store of idioms that can be used in creative ways. This totally revised and greatly expanded dictionary of Idiom Origins examines over 1000 such phrases, tracing each one's source and history through a rich supply of examples. Each entry comes with meaning, example sentences and detailed information about its origin.
You can find the origin of idioms originated from Bible such as "a leopard can't change his spots" or idioms coined by sailors such as "feel under the weather" or idioms come from horse racing such as "across the board"
Understanding the origins of idioms can help you to learn and remember how to use an idiom in actual context.
This app is a great reference for anyone who is interested in the development of English language.
DICTIONARY
• Meaning
• Example Sentences
• Origin
• Related Idioms
IDIOM LISTS
• You can create a list and add idioms into that list
ADVANCED SEARCH
• Search an entry by using its meaning
OTHER FEATURES
• Bookmark and entry
• Search for an entry
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