We are happy to publish this book containing 1938 Idioms and Phrases with meanings and also 114 special phrases. Mr. V. Srinivasan M.sc., B.A. (Hons) has compiled this for us with lot of care and attention and based on his deep knowledge. He has already compiled for us some books for improving the knowledge of English. They have been well received. We hope that this book will help students and general public to speak and write good English.