Ebook: Разговорные английские идиомы

Сытель В.В. Разговорные английские идиомы. - М.: Просвещение, 1971 - 128 с.The aim of this book is to supply a number of colloquial English idioms classified, explained and illustrated by examples drawn mainly from modern English and American authors. It will be noticed that the term "idiom" is used here in its broader sense, embracing both idioms proper and so-called "non-idiomatic" word groups. Only colloquial phrases are included in the book; a few idioms marked "slangy" are more for recognition than actual use. W. Ball's classification of colloquial idioms (see below), though greatly changed, is partially used in this book.Difficulties and Trouble.
Fear and Cowardice.
Firmness and Control.
Ignorance, Incomprehension and Misunderstanding.
Irritation and Annoyance.
Knowledge and Understanding.
Mistakes and Failures.
Perplexity, Indecision and Confusion.
Plainness and Easiness.
Progress, Achievement, Success.
Ruin and Waste.
Scolding, Blame and Complaints.
Secrets.
Suspicion, Deception, Disbelief.
Tastes, Preferences, Inclinations.
Talk and Discussion.
Time and Opportunity.
Work and Business.
Responsibility.
Thoughts, Conclusions and Decisions.