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Perhaps the ultimate challenge for a language learner, idioms require special explanation. Would a fluent English speaker be able to explain why "kick the bucket" means "to expire?" The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms not only defines each entry but provides an example of how the phrase is actually used. Browsing this resource can reveal meanings that native speakers may not even know.
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