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Long Descriptions of Oxford Dictionary of Idioms (for Windows)
This dictionary covers metaphorical phrases, similes, familiar sayings and proverbs, providing illustrative quotations from sources as varied as the Bible, the Spectator and Agatha Christie.
This dictionary is ideal for anyone with interest in the origins of the colloquial, quirky byways of the English language.
Sayings in British English are supplemented by American English and other expressions.
Features:
- More than 5,000 entries
- Idioms are arranged alphabetically by key word for easy reference
- Provide historical information for well-known idioms
- Quick dynamic search of words while you type
- Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
- Hyperlinks between different related words
- Wildcard filtration feature
- Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time
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