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Author
Publisher
Tiller Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Engage with everyday expressions in a completely different (and fun!) way, with this entertaining and interactive book of common phrases that can turn a humdrum gathering into a raucous game night. We use expressions all the time. When you feel sick, you're "under the weather." When you feel great, you're "on top of the world." You may be fine with "half a loaf," or you may insist on "the whole enchilada." But whether you're a "smart cookie" or a...
Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen, an imprint of Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the world of words! You'll discover the surprising (and sometimes very dark) origins of common terms, a guide to quirky old-timey words, a timeline of popular slang, tips & tricks to win at every word game, from Scrabble to Wordle, a collection of the best literary insults, and much more!"--
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
For anyone who's ever wondered how a groom can get cold feet when he's wearing shoes and socks, or how a person can be in a pickle when pickles are so small, or how butterflies could possibly get into your stomach, Will Moses has the answers. Using his trademark folkart style along with plenty of mischief and humor, Will Moses sheds some light on these often puzzling phrases, educating young readers while entertaining them in high style.
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A collection of animal portraits will have you buzzing like a bee in this amusing introduction to idioms and eye-spy book. Depicts twenty-six idioms contextualized within a sentence along with illustrations that bring new meaning to each, and includes explanations of the sayings.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
I'm on the ball and tickled pink! Do you know what that sentence means? Let's learn the ropes and discover the meaning and origin of these unusual sayings and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction...
Author
Publisher
360 Degrees
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wished there was a word for friends who are like family to you, or for the way you hesitate when you've forgotten someone's name? Did you know there was a special word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing the toilet? Or for when you search for something in the water using only your feet? This hand-picked collection of untranslatable worlds from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
In day-to-day speech we use words and phrases without a passing thought as to why we use them or where they come from. Max Cryer changes all that by showing how fascinating the English language really is. Did you know that the former host of Today, Jane Pauley, claims to have coined the term "bad hair day," or that a CBS engineer named Charley Douglass invented the name and use of "canned laughter" for television, or that "cold turkey" as a...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"[This book] presents more than 1,000 idioms and expressions in context, with clear, simple definitions and attractive illustrations. Work through the tightly focused practice exercises and listen to the free audio to commit the English phrases to memory and make your English more fluent and natural."--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
"Guía visual de los modismos y las expresiones más útiles y frecuentes de la lengua inglesa. English for Everyone: Idioms presenta más de 1000 modismos y expresiones en su contexto real con definiciones claras y sencillas acompañadas de atractivas ilustraciones. Escucha el audio gratuito y practica con los abundantes ejercicios, específicamente diseñados para que interiorices estas expresiones, y consigue que tu inglés gane en fluidez y naturalidad."--...
15) Spilling the beans on the cat's pajamas: popular expressions, what they mean and how we got them
Author
Publisher
Reader's Digest Association
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
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