A useful guide to everyday American English to help you understand meanings and avoid difficulty in translationIn this new edition of "Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts, " noted lexicographer Richard A. Spears shares with you 1, 900 of the most common phrases and colloquial expressions used in contemporary American English. Here you will discover the greetings, good-byes, and everyday small talk that Americans use daily. All entries have been selected with the special needs of you, the nonnative speaker of English, in mind!Inside you'll find: Examples or short dialogues with each entry that illustrate how the phrase is used in everyday speakingUsage restrictions or warnings for those situations when a phrase may be inappropriateShortened or abbreviated expressions cross-referenced to their complete formsA Phrase-Finder Index to help quick and easy reference