Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

Oxford Dictionary of Idioms provides an insightful exploration of the idiomatic phrases and sayings that contribute to the depth and allure of the English language.

• Encompasses over 6,000 idioms sourced from English-speaking regions globally
• Ample illustrative quotations, ranging from contemporary to historical, offer readers a comprehensive understanding of phrase usage
• Supplementary features offer intriguing additional insights for numerous entries
• Designed for easy navigation with plentiful cross-references, facilitating swift reference
• Alternative words, closely related in meaning to the entry word, are presented prominently
• Incorporates the latest discoveries from Oxford's extensive language monitoring efforts – the world's largest dictionary research program
• Comprehensive background details provided for each idiom
• NEW! Access word lookups smoothly within any other Android application through the Tap to Translate feature, with a choice of four vibrant themes

Did you know that 'flavour of the month’ originated from a 1940s American ice-cream parlour marketing campaign, where a specific flavor was highlighted each month? Or that 'off the cuff’ stems from the informal practice of jotting down impromptu notes on one's shirt cuff before public speaking?

The Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms delves into these and many more idioms, providing detailed explanations and contextualization. It also includes a variety of contemporary idioms such as 'the elephant in the corner’, 'go figure’, 'like a rat up a drainpipe’, 'sex on legs’, 'step up to the plate’, 'too posh to push’, 'a walk in the park’, and 'win ugly’.

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SEARCH TOOLS

Effortlessly locate words through a lucid, functional, and user-friendly interface. The intelligent search incorporates multiple tools to aid in finding or suggesting desired terms:

• Search autocomplete: Quick word retrieval by displaying predictions as you type
• Keyword lookup: Search within compound words and phrases
• ‘Fuzzy filter’: Automatically corrects word spelling errors
• ‘Wild card’ ('*' or '?'): Substitute letters or parts of words
• Camera search: Look up words through your camera viewfinder with displayed results
• Voice search: Enables searching even when unsure of spelling
• Share word definitions: Easily share definitions via installed apps on your device
• New! Tap to Translate: Quickly translate entries within other apps
• Swipe-to-delete functionality: Delete seamlessly within Recent and Favorites menus

LEARNING TOOLS

Incorporating engaging elements to elevate your vocabulary further:

• 'Favorites' feature for creating custom word lists from the vast library
• 'Recent' list for quick review of previously searched terms
• 'Word of the day' section to enrich your vocabulary daily
• Home screen widget for instant access to random words
• Split screen support for Android 7 allows simultaneous use with other applications

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