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American Idioms, Phrases & Slang Explained: A Complete Dictionary of American Expressions and Sayings with Origins, Real Dialogues, and Cultural Conte
Paperback
English as a Second LanguageDictionaries & Encyclopedias
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 10 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
You know English. But do you understand what Americans are actually saying?
When someone says behind the eight ball, call it a day, or hit it out of the park, knowing the words isn't enough; you need to know the meaning behind the expression.
This book helps you understand the idioms, slang, phrases, and sayings Americans actually use every day.
- More than 500 American idioms, slang expressions, and sayings
- Clear explanations written in plain English
- The fascinating origin behind every expression
- Real dialogues showing how native speakers naturally speak
- Cultural context explaining when and how to use each phrase
- 12 organized chapters plus a complete A-Z index
Whether you're looking for an American idiom dictionary, a practical guide to American slang, or a reference for everyday American expressions, this book gives you the language you'll actually hear in conversations, movies, TV shows, and the workplace.
Stop guessing.
Understand American English with confidence.
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