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    NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions
    NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions
    NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions
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    NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions

    By Richard A. Spears, Betty J. Birner and Steven Racek Kleinedler

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    With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw-Hill Education
    Release dateFeb 1, 1995
    ISBN9780071783545
    NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions

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