This dictionary deals with one of the most fascinating, but also most difficult, areas of the English language. Covering thousands of idioms in everyday use, this indispensable reference will help learners understand idioms and use them naturally in conversation and writing. ◎ Cover thousands of idioms used in English today, with examples from the British National Corpus ◎ Full-sentence definitions show the idiom in context ◎ Hundreds of cross references to synonymous idioms ◎ Clear entry layout ◎ Simple accessing system ◎ Special section groups idioms that can be used in particular situations ◎ Stress marks to help with pronunciation