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 i

With more than 200 new entries, this updated edition boasts almost 2,000 common phrases and colloquial expressions used in contemporary American English. From g

This guide helps new speakers unravel the mystery of colloquial American speech. Each of the 1,700 entries includes a mini-dialogue that dramatizes the meaning