idioms

Ned's mother tells him that he would lose his head if it were not attached, and then Ned dreams he does just that and it causes many problems.

Ned is heartsick when his model of a human heart is damaged in school, but he tries wholeheartedly to save it.

Defines and illustrates nearly 10,000 American idioms and popular phrases, and includes the origin and date each expression came into the language.

Explains the meaning and origin of a selection of English language idioms, using each in a sentence.

Explains what several confusing but common idioms, such as "She let the cat out of the bag," mean, providing examples from real-world situations.

Introduces proverbs, clich?s, and idioms in rhyme and illustrates them as a young child's literal interpretation, providing information about each expression's origin and original meaning.

Presents a reprint of the classic guide to good grammar, originally published in 1934, in simple text with illustrations, including suggestions on how to speak politely and with good manners.

Explains what several confusing but common idioms, such as "clean as a whistle," mean, providing examples from real-world situations.

Presents a variety of English idioms about animals, such as "crocodile tears" and "eat like a bird," and explores what they mean.

Defines slang, regional, informal, cliche, and proverbial expressions that are used widely in America.