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In this era of globalization and the world-wide web, the ability to
communicate accurately and effectively using English idioms is more
important than ever. The ability to grasp the sound and
usage of these everyday idiomatic expressions is the key to
communication success for every second language speaker of English.
- Over 3,200 idiomatic expressions in American
English
- Easy to understand, week-by-week methodology
in which to learn idioms
- Unique classification system of 32 functional
categories to help in understanding idioms
- Concise and simple definitions and
explanations in plain, everyday English
- Lively and authentic illustrations of the
language
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Lessons on
American English idioms
Idiom Classification
Categories:
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Achievement - the act or
process of accomplishing or completing something
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Agree / Approval
- to accept or share an understanding of something
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Authority
- referring to the power to influence, obey or judge
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Bad / Negative - something
unfavorable or unpleasant
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Business Action - relating to
commercial or work activity to generate profit
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Communication - the process of
sending and receiving information through speaking, behavior or
writing
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Completeness - the extent of
wholeness or having enough of something
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Consequence - the effects or
result of an action or circumstance
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Different - not the same
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Disagree - to have a different
opinion or reaction to something
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Emotion - a natural feeling
such as joy, sadness, happiness, love or hate
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End - the conclusion of
something
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Entertainment - something that
delights or provides amusement
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Error - something that differs
from the correct or usual process
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Failure - not succeeding in
something
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Health - the condition of
wellness for someone's body or mind
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Importance - to be valuable or
significant
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Location - relating to where
something is positioned or situated
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Money - something relating to
currency or a measure of wealth
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Movement - involving motion or
a change in something's position
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Ownership - concerning the
possession of something
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Personal Description -
referring to traits, features or attributes of a person
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Plan / Prepare - concerning the
process involved in accomplishing an activity
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Quantity - relating to the
amount of something
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Relationship - referring to a
connection between people including romance, friendship or
hostility
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Satisfaction - involving
enjoyment and contentment in circumstances
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Service - concerning assistance
or being helpful
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Similar - referring to the
extent that something is alike or related
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Superior - someone or something
being better
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Time - relating to a time
period
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Understand - referring to
knowing and comprehending something
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Work - relating to a job,
employment or occupations
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