Publisher's Synopsis
""A Desk Book of Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases in English Speech and Literature"" by Frank H. Vizetelly is a comprehensive guide to the most commonly used idioms and idiomatic phrases in the English language. This book is designed to help readers understand and use these phrases in everyday conversation and writing. It includes hundreds of idioms and phrases, along with their meanings, origins, and usage examples. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy for readers to find the phrases they need. It also includes a glossary of terms and a comprehensive index, making it a valuable reference tool for students, writers, and anyone who wants to improve their understanding and use of the English language. Overall, ""A Desk Book of Idioms and Idiomatic Phrases in English Speech and Literature"" is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their language skills and communicate more effectively in English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
