Senior moment. Think outside the box. Idioms like these can't be understood just from the words that make them up.
The American Heritage(R) Dictionary of Idioms explores the meanings of idioms, including phrasal verbs such as kick back,
proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth,
interjections such as tough beans,
and figures of speech such as elephant in the room.
Since the publication of the first edition fifteen years ago, author Christine Ammer has made extensive revisions that reflect new historical scholarship and changes in the English language. This second edition defines over 10,000 idiomatic expressions in greater detail than any other dictionary available today. English language learners will find this dictionary especially useful.
By:
Christine Ammer Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Country of Publication: United States Edition: 2nd Dimensions:
Height: 226mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 658g ISBN:9780547676586 ISBN 10: 0547676581 Pages: 512 Publication Date:26 February 2013 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience:
Young adult
,
Preschool (0-5)
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active