Description
The most practical reference to the idiomatic and verbal expressions of contemporary American English!From proverbial expressions such as “a stitch in time saves nine” to idioms such as “dead ringer” to such common phrases as “put out” and “take on”, idioms and phrasal verbs seem to serve no other purpose than to frustrate and confuse serious language learners like you. Don’t despair! Thanks to the efforts of noted lexicographer Richard A. Spears, mastering American English idioms has never been easier.
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McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs covers the full breadth and scope of idiomatic American English, making it an invaluable resource for ESL students as well as writers, scholars, and public speakers. You will never be more confused by American English again thanks to:
* More than 24,000 entries and 27,000 senses, with concise definitions and at least one example sentence for each phrase so you become comfortable using idiomatic phrases, proverbial expressions, and cliches
* Guidance on the correct tone and social context so you know when and where not to use certain words and phrases
* A comprehensive Phrase-Finder index of more than 60,000 entries that lets you locate phrases by key words, including common particles in two-part verbs
A search tool
Featuring various search options to help you find the words you need more easily, including:
* A quick search of words while you type
* A 'fuzzy filter' for when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word
* A 'keyword' search for finding key words within phrasal verbs
* A wild card search facility which can replace a letter or a group of letters
A learning tool
The dictionary app includes a number of features which help you to expand your vocabulary further:
* A 'Favourites' feature allows you to create your own categories and lists of words
* Your last visited words are all saved in your 'History', so that you can quickly look back at recently checked words
* Discover a new word every day with the 'Daily' feature
* Ability to have dictionary Word of the Day as a widget on the device home screen
* See words in context with example sentences
* Online and offline modes supported, the offline mode allows you to download the whole dictionary and work independently from data connections
A Google User
Mar 30, 2013 8:48:04 PM
WOW ......I love it I literally fall in love with this app that improve my english . Instead , my American accent is improving daily . Thank you developer of this app .......... (n_n)
A Google User
Mar 28, 2013 5:45:57 AM
its free!!! its free i tel ya!! u just need to be smart to get it for free!!tnx mobile system.
A Google User
Mar 20, 2013 9:06:05 PM
WOW!!!! !!!!!!!Its just amazing!!!!!!!
A Google User
Mar 18, 2013 8:45:55 PM
Hate this.... when developers "tease you" by listing an application as FREE, then throw a short sentence in their description that it's really a "trial" period and then.....expect you to dish out $25 bucks!!! Seriously, $25, are u kidding me? Idioms r available online, I'll look 'em up if I really need 2 know, (lmao, for $25, they should send you a book also, with a GOLD PLATED spine!!)
A Google User
Mar 13, 2013 6:11:17 AM
it is not free! You should mention that clearly, not even 7 days trial it says 1 days left right after installation.
A Google User
Feb 24, 2013 4:39:11 AM
U must note that it is not free
A Google User
Jan 18, 2013 3:02:37 AM
Really good Really good
A Google User
Jan 3, 2013 3:25:39 PM
Not free It is a paid app
A Google User
Dec 4, 2012 12:18:54 PM
Excellent Second to none when it comes to idioms
bikzod
Nov 6, 2012 4:31:15 AM
Not free