Synopses & Reviews
With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.
About the Author
Richard A. Spears, Ph.D., is a reference editor and former linguistics professor who has written more than 30 dictionaries, including NTC's American Idioms Dictionary (
Table of Contents
1. About this Dictionary..................vii
2. Using this Dictionary..................ix
3. Using the Topic and Situation Index....1
4. topic and Situation Index..............3
5. American English Expressions...........29
6. Using the Word and Concept Index.......337
7. Word and Concept Index ................338