Oxford Idioms Dictionary

by Ben Francis, Dilys Parkinson (Editor)

A clear and accessible dictionary that explains over 10,000 frequently-used idioms.

Genres: Dictionaries, Reference

512 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2006

Reviews

[Ashley]

Francis, B., & Parkinson, D. (2006). Oxford idioms dictionary. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press, USA.

Citation by: Ashley D. Brown
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: PE1128.A2 K74 2008

Brief description:
A dictionary of idiomatic phrases specific to the English language and the United States. The book lists over 10,000 idioms that are frequently used in conversation. Each entry lists the idiomatic phrase and details a full description of what the phrase means, its origin, etc.

Citation for where the item has been reviewed:
D'Alessandro, P. (2005, April 15). The oxford dictionary of idioms. Library Journal, 130(7), 120.

Criteria
Content/Scope: The dictionary includes idiomatic phrases from the English language with over 10,000 expressions, the origin of the phrase, pronunciation of words, part of speech, etc.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This dictionary is positively reviewed by Library Journal and is published from an authoritarian source: Oxford University Press.
Arrangement/Presentation: The dictionary is arranged alphabetically, with each entry detailing the idiom, its part of speech, variations of, its origin, pronunciation of the phrase, and some illustrations to support definitions.
Relation to other works: This dictionary has multiple editions and will continue to be updated as needed.
Accessibility/Diversity: This dictionary will help ELL/ESL students and English students alike better grasp the English language and common phrases of the language.
Cost: $24.18