The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Penguin Dictionary of English Idioms
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Daphne M Gulland
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By (author) David Hinds-Howell
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:400 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Dictionaries |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780140514810
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| Classifications | Dewey:423.1 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Publication Date |
29 March 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This dictionary groups idioms in classes such as colours (white as a sheet) and schools (including the mystifying "public school" which is explained though it is only an idiom to non-natives). It includes notes on the origin of the more interesting idioms.
Author Biography
DAPHNE GULLAND is the daughter of David Hinds-Howell and has been researching idioms and their origins for a number of years. She lives in Alfter, Germany. DAVID HINDS-HOWELL was born in 1916 and educated at Marlborough College and Oxford University. He had a long and distinguished career as a teacher of English and director of the Hillcrest School of English. He died recently.
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