Sayings and phrases

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sayingsandphrases

Break a leg! (and other odd things we say)

Presents a discussion of over twenty-five sayings and phrases, with illustrations and examples such as "down to the wire," "sick as a dog," and other common idioms from the English language.

Hold your horses!

(and other peculiar sayings)
2011
Explains the meanings behind a variety of common idioms and bizarre sayings, and offers an example of each phrase in a brief dialogue.

Ack! there's a bug in my ear!

(and other sayings that just aren't true)
2008
Explains what several confusing but common idioms, such as "Put a bug in his ear," mean, providing examples from real-world situations.

Break a leg! (and other odd things we say)

2010
Whimsical illustrations and everyday examples provide an explanation for odd idioms such as "Break a leg!".

Go fly a kite!

(and other sayings we don't really mean)
2008
Explains the meaning of many common idiomatic expressions used in English.

I'm tickled pink! (and other peculiar sayings)

2010
Whimsical illustrations and everyday examples provide an explanation for peculiar idioms such as "I'm tickled pink!".

It's as clear as a bell! (and other curious things we say)

2010
Whimsical illustrations and everyday examples provide an explanation for curious idioms such as "It's as clear as a bell!".

It's a long shot!

(and other strange sayings)
2011
Explains the meanings behind a variety of common idioms and bizarre sayings, and offers an example of each phrase in a brief dialogue.

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! (and other weird sayings)

2010
Presents a collection of commonly used idioms and their meanings.

You let the cat out of the bag!

(and other crazy animal sayings)
2008
Explains what several confusing but common idioms, such as "She let the cat out of the bag," mean, providing examples from real-world situations.

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