Go on, have a butcher’s… Packed with more than 5,000 entries, this dictionary explains the meaning and origins of idioms, metaphorical phrases, similes, sayings and proverbs from the whole of the English speaking world. The perfect guide for everyone with an interest in this most colourful and quirky aspect of the English language. The aim of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms is to provide clear definitions of phrases and sayings for those who do not know what ...
