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A brief discussion of the need to focus on fixed expressions in English is followed by a summary analysis of the types to be found. Thirteen dictionaries and reference works are inspected to ascertain thier coverge of fixed expressions. An anotated bibliography assesses the utility of selected refernce works for both teacher and learner.
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