Dictionary of American Idioms. Fifth Edition

Idioms undergo constant change in every living language, some falling out of use while new words and phrases become part of the standard vocabulary. This fifth edition of A Dictionary of American Idioms accounts for the latest changes and presents definitions and sample sentences for more than 8,000 idiomatic words and phrases specific to American-style English. Also explained are many of the similes and metaphors that newcomers to American English find mystifying-especially useful for TOEFL test-takers and other students for whom English is a second language. A great reference for native-born Americans for deciphering regionalisms encountered in reading or on TV, too!