idioms

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

Stu has always loved living near a zoo and pretending to conduct the "music" of the animals there, so when he learns that Mr. Wolfe is trying to shut the place down, Stu hatches a plan to save his animal friends' home.

A team of animal sleuths is hired to solve the mystery of a broken window.

Defines, explains, and illustrates more than 1500 of the most common mistakes in word use made in English.

Presents popular color-based idioms and their meanings, including "Out of the blue" and "Green with envy" with humorous illustrations accompanying each idiom.

Collection of thousands of catch phrases, cliches, and idioms designed to be an aid to writers, song lyricists, and others.