# American Idiom & Phrasal Verb — English language reference > Comprehensive dictionary for American English idioms and phrasal verbs. (iPhone/iPad app by MobiSystems, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-idiom-and-phrasal-verb/id396077415 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MobiSystems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/289579214) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $24.99 - Rating: 4.66/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 72 MB - Languages: Catalan, English - Released: 2010-10-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-idiom-and-phrasal-verb/id396077415/reviews.md ## What is American Idiom & Phrasal Verb? From proverbial expressions such as “a stitch in time saves nine” to idioms such as “dead ringer” to common phrases like “put out” and “take on”, idioms and phrasal verbs seem to serve no other purpose than to frustrate and confuse serious language learners like you. Don’t despair! Thanks to the efforts of noted lexicographer Richard A. Spears, mastering American English idioms has never been easier. McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs covers the full breadth and scope of idiomatic American English, making it an invaluable resource for ESL students as well as writers, scholars and public speakers. You will never be more confused by American English again thanks to: * More than 24,000 entries and 27,000 senses, with concise definitions and at least one example sentence for each phrase so you become comfortable using idiomatic phrases, proverbial expressions, and clichés * Guidance on the correct tone and social context so you know when and where not to use certain words and phrases * A comprehensive Phrase-Finder index of more than 60,000 entries that lets you locate phrases by key words, including common particles in two-part verbs LATEST APP UPDАТES:  • Learn in style with any of the four colorful new themes – The colorful layout will turn your learning experience into an enjoyable routine. Customize your dictionary and benefit from the cheerful mood your favorite color brings you.  • Dive right into the intricacies of the language - With new and convenient Home page, sleeker and more intuitive visual layout, as well as innovations in the speed of searches, you can get to the desired entry faster than ever. SEARCH TOOLS - quickly find words with the clear, functional, and easy-to-use interface. Designed to provide the most comprehensive search experience, the dictionary combines several search tools to match or predict what are you looking for, including:  • Search autocomplete helps you find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type.  • Keyword lookup allows you to search within compound words and phrases.  • Camera search looks up words in the camera viewfinder and displays results in seconds.  • Voice search helps you find an entry when you don’t know how a word is spelled. Looking for a specific word but don't know how it's spelled? We've got you covered with our automatic ‘Fuzzy filter’ to correct word spelling, as well as ‘Wild card’ ('*' or '?') to replace a letter or entire parts of a word. LEARNING TOOLS - engaging features that help you further enhance your vocabulary. Designed to give you freedom to structure your studies, the dictionary combines several learning tools to help you be more organized, including:  • ‘Favorites’ that allow you to create custom folders with lists of words.  • Recent list which helps you to easily review looked-up words.  • Swipe-to-delete functionality in the Recent and Favorites menus.  • Word-of-the-day option to teach you a new word every day. Feel excited by the new word or definition you just learned? Share your discovery with friends on social media, email or any other option available on your device. ## Key features - Over 24,000 entries - Example sentences for each phrase - Guidance on tone and social context - Phrase-Finder index - Search autocomplete - Voice search - Favorites and recent lists ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-idiom-and-phrasal-verb/id396077415/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Keeps asking for a rating *2021-10-23, version 10.0.11* Not good ### 3/5 — Can’t copy from the App *2021-09-29, version 10.0.11* I hoped to copy the meaning of a phrasal verb and paste it to my Anki card, but it didn’t let me do. And also, when I was checking the recent history of what I looked up so far for my review, it just cleared all the history records even though I didn’t click the clear button or anything. If that function doesn’t work properly, this App is not so useful for me since if I just want to look up some words, I can use an online dictionary such as Idioms and Slang Dictionary, which shows far more phrasal verbs and idioms… I’m giving three stars because overall it’s easy to use and understand. ### 5/5 — LEARNING WELL *2021-06-29, version 10.0.11* I LOVE THIS PARTICULAR APP IT ‘S EXACTLY ONE COULD LEARN HOW TO BE MORE FAMILIAR WITH THE AMERICAN 🇺🇸 IDIOM . . .THANKS!!!! ### 5/5 — Excellent source of idioms *2020-11-07, version 10.0.11* Very well designed with a huge content of idioms from different grammatical points of views. ### 5/5 — Love it *2018-09-04, version 10.0.11* Have used it since ever, probably 6 years, it is easy to handle. You cannot wrong, a must for a writer, or for anyone really. ### 5/5 — Nice *2018-07-25, version 10.0.11* Excellent ### 5/5 — The Best *2017-04-09, version 8.5.4* The Best idiom dictionary. ### 4/5 — The *2016-06-08, version 8.0.1* I have found this app very handy, but as good as it is, it suffers from missing entries. "As the crow flies," is quite common, as is "In a beeline," but neither of these are in this dictionary. I'm hopeful more entries will be added in future updates. ### 1/5 — From OK to bad *2012-09-20, version 5.0.3* Not recommended now that the random button has been taken out. ### 2/5 — Random idiom button, please *2012-09-11, version 5.0.3* This book-turned-app contains an astonishing number of idioms and phrasal verbs, many of which are pure fun—but ironically, there is no easy way to go about exploring them in no particular order: the requisite button is missing. If you, my dear developers, have not forsaken your existing customers—who, by he way, forked out an exorbitant $24.99 for this unpolished app out of their sheer love of language—please see to it that a random entry button comes with the next update. Full Retina support—or at least a high-resolution icon—would be more than welcome. So it's only natural that I'll be waiting for a new version. ## Frequently asked questions about American Idiom & Phrasal Verb ### What is the price of American Idiom & Phrasal Verb? American Idiom & Phrasal Verb is a paid app, priced at $24.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features and content. ### Does American Idiom & Phrasal Verb have ads? No, American Idiom & Phrasal Verb is ad-free. You can use the app without any interruptions from advertisements. ### How many entries are in American Idiom & Phrasal Verb? The dictionary contains over 24,000 entries and 27,000 senses, each with concise definitions and at least one example sentence. ### What devices support American Idiom & Phrasal Verb? American Idiom & Phrasal Verb is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### How often is American Idiom & Phrasal Verb updated? The app was last updated on July 9, 2018, with version 10.0.11. While the last update was in 2018, the content remains a valuable reference. ### What is the age rating for American Idiom & Phrasal Verb? American Idiom & Phrasal Verb has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Can I save my favorite idioms in American Idiom & Phrasal Verb? Yes, American Idiom & Phrasal Verb includes a 'Favorites' feature that allows you to create custom folders with lists of words and phrases you want to save. ### What search tools are available in American Idiom & Phrasal Verb? The app offers several search tools, including search autocomplete, keyword lookup, camera search, and voice search, to help you find entries quickly and efficiently. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.0.11 — 2018-07-09 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • Four new colorful themes. • Delete and sort entries with Favorites/Recent list. • General bug fixes and improvements. ### 10.0.3 — 2017-10-31 •Support for iOS 11! •Complete visual redesign •New Home view for quick access to the most frequently used functions •Now Swipe to delete entries from the Favorites and Recent menus •Navigate the Word of the Day entries by swiping •Recently viewed entries will appear at the top of the search field •Bug fixes ### 8.5.4 — 2017-01-17 NEW! Invite friends - Share the app with your friends and let them know about this great reference tool! NEW! Shortcuts for iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S+ and iPhone7 users only: * invite and share with friends; * review 'Word of the day' entries; * access the camera look-up feature; * search within the extensive database of the dictionary. ### 8.3.4 — 2016-11-17 * Optimised for iOS 10! * Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 8.0.1 — 2015-06-30 * Completely redesigned user experience for faster navigation * New camera search feature looks up words in your camera's viewfinder * Ability to share word definitions via installed apps on your device * Fun ‘Word of the Day’ feature * Performance improvements ## Apps similar to American Idiom & Phrasal Verb | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [English Thesaurus (WordNet)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-thesaurus-wordnet/id597845603) | 5.0 (11) | $2.99 | Reference | | [Korean/Japanese AI Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koreanjapanese-ai-dictionary/id955332202) | 5.0 (3) | $19.99 | Reference | | [Correct Prepositions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correct-prepositions/id1434416934) | — | $0.99 | Reference | | [English Verb Preposition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-verb-preposition/id1220749741) | — | $1.99 | Reference | | [HEAR \| Audio Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-audio-bible/id6467379717) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Reference | | [Sakura Japanese Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakura-japanese-dictionary/id599224684) | 1.0 (1) | $4.99 | Reference | ## More apps by MobiSystems, Inc. - [Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-dictionary-and-thesaurus/id291070079) - [Collins Complete & Unabridged](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-complete-and-unabridged/id292428480) - [Collins German Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-german-dictionary/id312654820) - [Collins French Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-french-dictionary/id312656152) - [Collins Spanish Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-spanish-dictionary/id312661283) - [Collins Polish Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collins-polish-dictionary/id320743577) All apps by MobiSystems, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/289579214 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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