idioms

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Street French 2

the best of French idioms
1996

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.

Monkey business

fun with idioms
2006
An introduction to idioms that contains common expressions accompanied by literal illustrations.

Talking turkey and other clich?s we say

2011
An introduction to clich?s that defines what they are and provides illustrated examples with explanations.

Get your nose out of joint

and other medical expressions
2013
Contains a collection of expressions about medical topics, and gives the history and meaning behind them.

At the eleventh hour

and other expressions about money and numbers
2013
Contains a collection of expressions about money and numbers, and gives the history and meaning behind them.

Cool as a cucumber

and other expressions about food
2013
Contains a collection of expressions about food topics, and gives the history and meaning behind them.

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