Common american phrases in everyday contexts, 3rd edition, paperback/richard a. spears

A useful guide to everyday American English to help you understand meanings and avoid difficulty in translation In this new edition of Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts , noted lexicographer Richard A.

Spears shares with you 1,900 of the most common phrases and colloquial expressions used in contemporary American English.

Here you will discover the greetings, good-byes, and everyday small talk that Americans use daily.

All entries have been selected with the special needs of you, the nonnative speaker of English, in mind Inside youll find: Examples or short dialogues with each entry that illustrate how the phrase is used in everyday speaking Usage restrictions or warnings for those situations when a phrase may be inappropriate Shortened or abbreviated expressions cross-referenced to their complete forms A Phrase-Finder Index to help quick and easy reference.