num_pages: 515
description: From all systems go to senior momenta comprehensive reference to idiomatic English. The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms explores the meanings and origins of idioms that may not make literal sense but play an important role in the languageincluding phrasal verbs such as kick back  proverbs such as too many cooks spoil the broth  interjections such as tough beans  and figures of speech such as elephant in the room . With extensive revisions that reflect new historical scholarship and changes in the English language this second edition defines over 10000 idiomatic expressions in greater detail than any other dictionary available todaya remarkable reference for those studying the English language or anyone who enjoys learning its many wonderful quirks and expressions. Invaluable as a teaching tool.  School Library Journal
language: English
title: The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms: American English Idiomatic Expressions & Phrases
publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt