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The Longman Idioms Dictionary is a treasure cove of idioms, used in both spoken and written english, waiting to be discovered by english language enthusiasts and students alike! Summary Of The Book The Longman Idioms Dictionary is here to resolve idiom woes, that may concern and baffle multitude of people throughout the world. Idioms, may be defined as a combination of words, which generally convey a figurative meaning, different from their literal meaning. This meaning is generally comprehended based on the usual use of the expression, and not on the definition of the collection of words in it. English, being the most widely used language in the world, consists of an estimated 25,000 idiomatic expressions. A collection of idioms always comes in handy, may it be while explaining a certain detail to others, or while writing to better express oneself on paper. To grow this may take a long time, for people who are new to the language, or people with a limited vocabulary. The Longman Idioms Dictionary multitudes of idioms, where the reader can surely find to suit one’s needs. He/may also go through the book, for the sheer fun of it, exploring the many types of idioms, while enriching oneself about the language at the same time. Due the the sheer number of idioms, the average reader might be occasionally lost, or may be unable to fathom the suitable idiom that the situation demands. This is where The Longman Idioms Dictionary comes in handy. With its huge collection of over 6000 idioms, from both British and American English, The Longman Idioms Dictionary is a must have for both native english speakers, or otherwise. The dictionary covers both spoken and written english. Each idiom is explained in details, followed by two examples. The definitions are clear and accurate, written using the proprietary Longman 2000-word Defining Vocabulary. Another unique feature of this dictionary is the Unique Idiom Activator which helps the reader choose the right idiom from the many similar ones available. All in all, the  Longman Idioms Dictionary is a veritable delight for anyone looking to brush up, or improve one’s understanding of the English language.