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The Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Idioms provides learners of English with invaluable information about thousands of British and American idioms. This new edition offers in-depth treatment of their meanings and usage, illustrated throughout by examples taken from the 'Bank of English'

• Over 6,000 references - up-to-date coverage of idioms from British and American English: 'to go postal, a piece of work'
• Over 8,500 examples of real English from the 'Bank of English'
• Explanations given in full sentences in simple, natural English
• Special labelling of key idioms
• Full index and thematic index to find idioms quickly and easily
• Clear, easy-to-use layout