A Dictionary of Arabic Idioms and Expressions

Helps intermediate and advanced learners of Arabic develop their vocabulary, writing, translation and comprehension

• Translates over 8,000 idioms and expressions from Arabic into English
• Reflects a broad range of registers from everyday topics to business jargon and includes phrases from classical to modern Arabic
• Designed to be helpful to all Arabic users whether they are translating medieval texts, signing business documents or simply having a conversation
• Organised alphabetically from Alif to Yaaʾ (A–Z)
• Includes a user guide and list of abbreviations

Are you at your wits’ end (ضاقت بك الأرض) trying to master the Arabic language (تجيد اللغة)? With thousands of entries, this dictionary will help you to rattle off (تحدر حدراً) idioms and expressions in no time (في لمح البصر).

The ability to use and understand idioms and expressions often marks the difference between a language-learning beginner and a natural-sounding language user. This dictionary translates over 8,000 Arabic idioms and expressions into English, covering a wide range of situations and registers. It helps intermediate and advanced learners of Arabic working in fields including translation, academia and business to hone their skills, and is equally useful to native Arabic speakers involved in translating and interpreting from Arabic to English.