How Long to Read Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases

How Long Does it Take to Read Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases?

It takes the average reader 45 hours and 21 minutes to read Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases by R. E. Allen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Allen�s Dictionary of English Phrases is the most comprehensive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6000 phrases, it explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self. Crisply and wittily written, the book is packed with memorable and surprising detail, whether showing that 'salad days' comes from Antony and Cleopatra, that 'flavour of the month' originates in 1940s American ice cream marketing, or even that we�ve been 'calling a spade a spade' since the sixteenth century. Allen�s Dictionary of English Phrases is part of the Penguin Reference Library and draws on over 70 years of experience in bringing reliable, useful and clear information to millions of readers around the world � making knowledge everybody�s property.

How long is Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases?

Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases by R. E. Allen is 2,711 pages long, and a total of 680,461 words.

This makes it 915% the length of the average book. It also has 832% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 61 hours and 58 minutes to read Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases aloud.

What Reading Level is Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases?

Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases?

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