Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

Description

Includes hundreds of illustrative quotations, both modern and historical
Fully revised and updated to include more than 400 new idioms
Offers fascinating information on the origins of idioms for many entries
Draws on the Oxford corpora, key aspects of the largest dictionary research programme in the world
A thematic index complements the entries, and aids navigation
New to this Edition:

Includes more than 400 new idioms, including many that have originated or come into wide use in the last ten years
The thematic index has been expanded to improve searchability, including the addition of several new categories