Best Idioms And Phrases With Meanings - April 2024

Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases

400 intriguing, entertaining, and often hilarious etymological journiesEnglish is filled with curious, intriguing and bizarre phrases. This book reveals the surprising, captivating and even hilarious origins behind 400 of them, including:• Read between the Lines• Cat Got Your Tongue?• Put a Sock in It• Close, but No Cigar• Bring Home the Bacon• Caught Red-Handed• Under the Weather• Raining Cats and DogsPerfect for trivia and language lovers alike, this entertaining collection is the ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language.

• ASIN: 1612436684
• ASIN: 1612436684
• ISBN: 1612436684
• Brand: ULYSSES
• Manufacturer: Ulysses Press

Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms

If you think idioms are a "tough nut to crack," pick up the revised SCHOLASTIC DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS. Fun new design and more than 700 common American phrases, sayings, and expressions.Cat got your tongue? Penny for your thoughts? Come again? Every day, idioms bring color to our speech. Since they don't really mean what they say, idioms can stump even the native English-speaker. Marvin Terban makes understanding idioms "as easy as pie" with the revised SCHOLASTIC DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS. Explanations for, and origins of, more than 700 everyday American idioms, complete with kid-friendly sample sen... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0439770831
• ASIN: 0439770831
• ISBN: 0439770831
• Brand: Scholastic Reference
• Manufacturer: Scholastic Reference

Another 101 Quirky & Crazy Phrases & Sayings: What They Mean & Where They Come From

You asked for it and here it is! The all-new collection of 101 fun, informative, quirky and crazy phrases and sayings, complete with their contemporary meanings and origins. From hilarious to outrageous, this all-new collection is guaranteed to entertain and enlighten you, family and friends, all over again! We've all heard them - and often said them. Ones like; "Somethings Rotten in Denmark," "Not Worth a Red Cent," "You Can't Fix Stupid," and many more! Ever wondered what they really mean? Or where they originated? Wonder no more! Here's "Another" 101 classics for your enjoyment! Perfect for... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1793427550
• ASIN: 1793427550
• ISBN: 1793427550
• Manufacturer: Independently published

101 Quirky & Crazy Phrases & Sayings: What They Mean and Where They Came From

Here it is - a fun, informative, and quirky collection of 101 phrases and sayings, complete with their contemporary meanings and origins. From hilarious to outrageous, this collection is guaranteed to entertain and enlighten you, family and friends! We've all heard them - "Don't Make a Mountain Out of a Molehill," On a Wing and a Prayer," "Bad Hair Day," and many more! Ever wondered what they really mean? Or where they originated? Wonder no more! Here's a 101 classics for your enjoyment! Perfect for the bathroom or the coffee table! Humorous and sometimes bizarre! Sure to entertain!

• ASIN: 198059273X
• ASIN: 198059273X
• ISBN: 198059273X
• Manufacturer: Independently published

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• ASIN: B00OPINV2C
• ASIN: B00OPINV2C
• Brand: MochiBits
• Manufacturer: MochiBits

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, Seventeenth Edition

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is one of the world's best-loved reference books. First published in 1870, this treasury of 'words that have a story to tell' has established itself as one of the great reference classics—the first port of call for tens of thousands of terms, phrases and proper names, and a fund of fascinating, unusual and out-of-the-way information.At the heart of the dictionary lie entries on the meaning and origin of a vast range of words and expressions, from everyday English phrases to Latin tags. Alongside these are articles on people and events in mythology a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0061121207
• ASIN: 0061121207
• ISBN: 0061121207
• Brand: Brewer, Ebenezer Cobham/ Pratchett, Terry (FRW)
• Manufacturer: Collins Reference

Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms: More Than 600 Phrases, Sayings & Expressions

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• ASIN: 0590275526
• ASIN: 0590275526
• ISBN: 0590275526
• Manufacturer: Scholastic Press

Idioms in the Bible Explained and a Key to the Original Gospels

World-renowned Bible translator and commentator George M. Lamsa explains nearly one thousand crucial idioms that will enrich reading of the Old and New Testaments for students and general reader alike.Lamsa, who was raised speaking Aramaic in a community that followed customs largely unchanged since the times of Christ, offers fresh, accurate translations of important idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech found in the Scripture--and provides clear explanations of their meaning of biblical context.Just as Shakespeare, Milton, and Browning wrote in the vernacular for English-speaking people, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0060649275
• ASIN: 0060649275
• ISBN: 0060649275
• Manufacturer: Harper

K-POP DICTIONARY (COMPLETE COLLECTION OF VOL 1-3): 500 Essential Korean Slang Words and Phrases Every K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Movie Fan Should Know

"Take a Peek into the Psychology of Modern Korean People Through Slang"-李宇龙, SM Entertainment-“The Kpop Dictionary is a fun mix of common slang and adages frequently found in Kpop and Korean Dramas which will help provide a base for understanding that goes far beyond subtitles. As a YouTube personality who focuses on the ever-changing world of Korean entertainment, I see this book being an extremely useful resource to anyone interested in improving their comprehension of Korean Dramas and Kpop.”- Stephanie Ishler, Hallyu Back -"This will be the Bible of Korean Culture"-Seunghyun Shin... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01MRJ1XSR
• ASIN: B01MRJ1XSR
• Manufacturer: New Ampersand Publishing

NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions (McGraw-Hill ESL References)

With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.

• ASIN: 0844257796
• ASIN: 0844257796
• ISBN: 0844257796
• Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education

THE 55 BEST GERMAN IDIOMS & 20 FUNNIEST WORD CREATIONS: With their Meanings, Translations and Sample Sentences

Is your pig whistling, do you only understand train station or should your significant other go where the pepper grows? German is a complex language at times, but when you start to throw idioms into the equation, that don’t seem to make any sense, then it’s no wonder you can become confused.If you have even a tiny grasp of the German language, then "The 55 Best German Idioms and 20 Funniest Word Creations" will serve to improve your understanding in a fun and light-hearted manner. Look forward to: - The 55 best German idioms - The 20 funniest wort creations in the German language - Their ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07J2TPCM4
• ASIN: B07J2TPCM4

Black Talk: Words and Phrases from the Hood to the Amen Corner

Fully revised and updated -- the ultimate guide to black talk from all segments of the African American community.Do you want to be down with the latest hype terms from the Hip Hop world? Black Talk is the perfect source. "Even if you think you're hip, you'd better look up kitchen, got her nose open, jump salty, and hundreds of other sayings, former or current, that testify to the linguistic originality of Black speakers," said Frederic G. Cassidy, chief editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English. This new edition of Black Talk includes more than 300 new words and phrases and, now m... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0395969190
• UPC: 046442969192
• ASIN: 0395969190
• ISBN: 0395969190
• Brand: Mariner Books
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

A TOME OF IDIOMS: COMPLEMENTED BY SOME FAMILIAR PROVERBS AND SAYINGS Their meanings and origins explained

This first edition of A Tome of Idioms has been published as a comprehensive, concise, compact, and efficient guide to the meanings and origins of Idioms, Proverbs, and Sayings. Each inclusion is written in a clear and uncomplicated style. First published in 2019 this book contains over 900 easily readable entries in systematic order augmented by an extensive Bibliography. This book will be of general interest to everyone who has a curious, inquisitive, questioning, or enquiring intellect. A number of idioms, proverbs, and sayings originate in well-known literature and Holy texts such as, Will... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1094632473
• ASIN: 1094632473
• ISBN: 1094632473
• Manufacturer: Independently published

Idioms For IELTS Speaking: Master 500+ Idioms In Use Explained In 10 Minutes A Day

Downloaded by over 15,000 people...#1 Release 2018Hurry up and get YOUR copy today for 2.99 only❗ Regular price at 6.99❗Idioms For IELTS Speaking: Master 500+ Idioms In Use Explained In 10 Minutes A Day❗Are you struggling with Ielts speaking?Are you looking for an Idioms For IELTS Speaking book that helps you achieve an 8.0+ for lexical resource and fluency and accuracy band score in an effortless way?Would you like to learn all 500+ Idioms In Use Explained in just 10 minutes a day?If your answer is “yes” to these above questions, then this book is perfect for you.... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07FYSC7D9
• ASIN: B07FYSC7D9

Super Duper Publications Idioms Fun Deck Flash Cards Educational Learning Resource for Children

Uh, oh! "He's in hot water!" Teach students phrases whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal definition. Idioms Fun Deck will come alive when students match the idiom with its real meaning. We're not pulling your leg! * 28 pairs, 56 total cards (2.5" x 3.5") * Content cards * Game ideas * Sturdy, storage tin

• ASIN: 1586500872
• ASIN: 1586500872
• ISBN: 1586500872
• Brand: Super Duper Publications
• Manufacturer: Super Duper Publications

An English and Danish Dictionary : Containing the Genuine Words of Both Languages with Their Proper and Figurative Meanings; Interspersed with a Large Variety of Phrases, Idioms, Terms of Art and Proverbial Sayings Volume 1 of 1

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• UPC: 53504443