: Most idioms are illustrated with citations from Russian or Soviet literature—ranging from the 19th century to the present—accompanied by professional English translations.
The dictionary is designed to create "semantic microworlds" for every idiom, providing a complete picture of its usage and nuances. Random House Russian-English Dictionary of Idio...
: Expressions are categorized by their stylistic and temporal levels , from "solemn and lofty" to "folksy, colloquial, or slang". : Most idioms are illustrated with citations from