A good dictionary for slang idioms

[Starr]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #519 "English Slang Idioms (103)", question 10

"Hi, Peter, it's Marcie. I must be honest; I wasn't sure that you were going to make it here but you sure proved me wrong. You have consistently gone above and beyond the standard and you are definitely in my ......... books."

(a) grey
(b) good
(c) heavy
(d) school

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #519 "English Slang Idioms (103)", answer 10

"Hi, Peter, it's Marcie. I must be honest; I wasn't sure that you were going to make it here but you sure proved me wrong. You have consistently gone above and beyond the standard and you are definitely in my good books."

Correct answer: (b) good

Your answer was: correct
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Would you please name a good dictionary for slang idioms? I'd appreciate it a lot.

Starr

[Alan]

Hi Starr,

There are many books you can buy on this topic. I would suggest you look for anything written by the Australian, Eric Partridge.

Alan
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