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What is a good reference book for English idioms?
Asked by sofia (153)
May 9th, 2011
Can anyone recommend a comprehensive reference book for English idioms? I’m looking for something with meanings as well as origins that ranges from the common to the obscure. I am a native English speaker, so this is for my own personal interest rather than for the purpose of learning the language.
Alternatively, recommendations for a less comprehensive but good/interesting reference source (i.e. something similar to Bill Bryson’s “Dictionary of Troublesome Words”) or a book about the history of idioms generally would also be welcome.
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