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Scholastic Dictionary Of Idioms
Provides students with "ace up your sleeve" colorful expressions from everyday speech, including those of Native American and African-American origin, as well as examples from the Bible, Aesop, and Shakespeare. Original.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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January 4, 2025
My boys are really loving this book. We read one idiom a day. They give you an example of using it in a sentence, the meaning and the origin. There is a black and white drawing of a person on each page and the idiom is highlighted in yellow. It's alphabetical and has a good index in the back. We started with A and are working our way through; it takes about 2 minutes total. It's one of their favorite parts of the day. There are some good laughs and a few 'what the heys' along with 'that's gross'. Good times.
October 2009 - Still reading it. Still loving it.
October 2009 - Still reading it. Still loving it.
June 23, 2012
Name: Brandi Plumlee, LME 508
Terban, M. (2006). Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.
Cost: $8.99 (Barnes and Noble)
Dewey/Call Number: Could not find on Library of Congress
Reading Level: 9-12 Years
Category: Elementary Level/Non-fiction Reference-Dictionary
Review Citation:
Terban, M. (1996). Book Review [Review of the book Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms]. School Library Journal, 42(5), 147. Retrieved on June 16, 2010 from Academic Search Premier.
Description: This book explains the meaning of idioms in abc order.
Relevance and Relationship: In the new common core idioms were being taught and there were not a lot of resources available to help the teachers or the students with this topic. This book will help the students become more comfortable with idioms
Purpose: This book will teach students the meaning of different idioms. In some cases there are illustrations to help understand the meaning of idioms. This book will also help students master the ELA content that deals with understanding the meaning of idioms.
Validity: The book is published by Scholastic. Once again this is one of the most popular educational resources that is available.
Format: Print Reference- Dictionary- Contains 304 pages and over 600 definitions
Arrangement and Presentation: Idioms are listed in ABC order. Followed by the meaning of the word, some origins of where it came from, and various illustrations.
Diversity: A reference for children ages 9-12 to learn about idioms. This book could also help with dialect from different areas; various groups may use idioms in casual speech.
Terban, M. (2006). Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.
Cost: $8.99 (Barnes and Noble)
Dewey/Call Number: Could not find on Library of Congress
Reading Level: 9-12 Years
Category: Elementary Level/Non-fiction Reference-Dictionary
Review Citation:
Terban, M. (1996). Book Review [Review of the book Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms]. School Library Journal, 42(5), 147. Retrieved on June 16, 2010 from Academic Search Premier.
Description: This book explains the meaning of idioms in abc order.
Relevance and Relationship: In the new common core idioms were being taught and there were not a lot of resources available to help the teachers or the students with this topic. This book will help the students become more comfortable with idioms
Purpose: This book will teach students the meaning of different idioms. In some cases there are illustrations to help understand the meaning of idioms. This book will also help students master the ELA content that deals with understanding the meaning of idioms.
Validity: The book is published by Scholastic. Once again this is one of the most popular educational resources that is available.
Format: Print Reference- Dictionary- Contains 304 pages and over 600 definitions
Arrangement and Presentation: Idioms are listed in ABC order. Followed by the meaning of the word, some origins of where it came from, and various illustrations.
Diversity: A reference for children ages 9-12 to learn about idioms. This book could also help with dialect from different areas; various groups may use idioms in casual speech.
April 15, 2015
This book contains quite an amount of good idioms in the Scholastic dictionary. I give this book 5 stars.
November 1, 2022
English grammar may be a tough nut to crack for many people. But if you ask me what the most challenging part of learning English is, I'd say, without a doubt, it is learning idiomatic expressions. According to my favorite online dictionary, Macmillan Dictionary, an idiom is "an expression whose meaning is different from the meaning of the individual words." This kind of language potentially causes confusion among English learners, and it almost certainly would at some point in their learning journeys. Finding incredibly useful resources for learning idioms is a must-do, and the Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms by Marvin Terban is a must-buy.
This book is a top-drawer idiom reference; I am absolutely blown away by its superb quality. Why should you read the Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms? Firstly, it boasts a whopping over 700 idioms, listed in alphabetical order. The sheer number should massively enrich your idiomatic vocabulary. Next, the definitions given are as clear as a bell. This is crucial to the success of learners' acquisition of the idioms. Thirdly, a simple, easy-to-understand example is provided for every idiom. Definitions are quite indispensable, but examples give the necessary context in which the idioms can be used, and clarify the grammatical roles and behavior of the words making them up. As if these are not enough, the author treats readers to information about the origins of the idioms. I have only read about those which I thought I had to and found them very interesting and well written. Learning how these idioms came to be has helped me incorporate them in my brain. There are also occasional cross-references in this feature, which have further expanded my knowledge of English idioms. All of these make the Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms an invaluable resource for those aiming to improve the idiomatic aspect of their English.
Part of the reason why I love this book so much is the author's fine writing style. Gorgeous, elegant, rich, and eloquent. I have to admit that I really admire Mr. Terban for this forte of his! I would also like you to note that all the idioms in this book are used in American English. This means that a British person might have difficulty in understanding some of them. For British idioms, you may want to check out Work on your Idioms by Sandra Anderson & Cheryl Pelteret.
If you want to be head and shoulders above your fellow English learners, idiom-wise, get the Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms by Marvin Terban at the drop of a hat!
This book is a top-drawer idiom reference; I am absolutely blown away by its superb quality. Why should you read the Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms? Firstly, it boasts a whopping over 700 idioms, listed in alphabetical order. The sheer number should massively enrich your idiomatic vocabulary. Next, the definitions given are as clear as a bell. This is crucial to the success of learners' acquisition of the idioms. Thirdly, a simple, easy-to-understand example is provided for every idiom. Definitions are quite indispensable, but examples give the necessary context in which the idioms can be used, and clarify the grammatical roles and behavior of the words making them up. As if these are not enough, the author treats readers to information about the origins of the idioms. I have only read about those which I thought I had to and found them very interesting and well written. Learning how these idioms came to be has helped me incorporate them in my brain. There are also occasional cross-references in this feature, which have further expanded my knowledge of English idioms. All of these make the Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms an invaluable resource for those aiming to improve the idiomatic aspect of their English.
Part of the reason why I love this book so much is the author's fine writing style. Gorgeous, elegant, rich, and eloquent. I have to admit that I really admire Mr. Terban for this forte of his! I would also like you to note that all the idioms in this book are used in American English. This means that a British person might have difficulty in understanding some of them. For British idioms, you may want to check out Work on your Idioms by Sandra Anderson & Cheryl Pelteret.
If you want to be head and shoulders above your fellow English learners, idiom-wise, get the Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms by Marvin Terban at the drop of a hat!
January 9, 2019
One of the most interesting, educational and entertaining aspects of learning English is to research the origins of common phrases. When I was in elementary school, the teacher wrote sayings on pieces of paper and we drew those papers out. Each student was then required to research the origin of their selected saying and present their findings in class. It was challenging to track down the origin and very entertaining when the students reported their findings to the class.
This book contains more than 600 phrases with their origins. While many of them are fairly obvious, some are unexpected. For example, the phrase “Jack of all trades” is based on the seventeenth century use of the word “Jack” to refer to a “trade laborer.” No lesser light than Shakespeare is also mentioned as the origin or popularizer of a common phrase. One such instance is Mark Antony yelling to the crowd, “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.”
Written at the middle school level, this is a book that is both a reference and fun to read.
This book contains more than 600 phrases with their origins. While many of them are fairly obvious, some are unexpected. For example, the phrase “Jack of all trades” is based on the seventeenth century use of the word “Jack” to refer to a “trade laborer.” No lesser light than Shakespeare is also mentioned as the origin or popularizer of a common phrase. One such instance is Mark Antony yelling to the crowd, “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.”
Written at the middle school level, this is a book that is both a reference and fun to read.
September 4, 2020
Great collection of most frequently used English idioms, very well written and illustrated. It is targeted for young readers but of course anyone can find it useful.
It contains more than 700 idioms alphabetically sorted, each comes with an example, a brief explanation of its meaning and a paragraph on its possible origins. The "origin" part actually complements and illustrates the idiom's meaning to a fuller extent. There are some bonus boxes listing idioms of the same feature (for example, body-parts related).
The selection is thoughtful. However, there are some proverbs being mixed up in this book. I think proverbs deserve a separate book. In addition, I wish the book would offer 2 example sentences for each idiom instead of 1.
Overall, it's a good study and reference book on English idioms especially for young readers and non-native speakers (like myself).
It contains more than 700 idioms alphabetically sorted, each comes with an example, a brief explanation of its meaning and a paragraph on its possible origins. The "origin" part actually complements and illustrates the idiom's meaning to a fuller extent. There are some bonus boxes listing idioms of the same feature (for example, body-parts related).
The selection is thoughtful. However, there are some proverbs being mixed up in this book. I think proverbs deserve a separate book. In addition, I wish the book would offer 2 example sentences for each idiom instead of 1.
Overall, it's a good study and reference book on English idioms especially for young readers and non-native speakers (like myself).
February 26, 2021
I am a speech-language pathologist and I use this book with students in upper elementary, middle school and high school. I usually find a few more examples of each idiom as we talk about it, then my students describe or draw what the literal meaning would look like. We particularly enjoy hearing about the origins of a particular idiom. Fantastic reference!
November 27, 2017
My cooperating teacher chooses one idiom a day for the students to read and discuss. She gives students the opportunity to explain what the idiom means and how it can be used. I also noticed that students were using the idioms in their own writing. Such a great tool!
December 1, 2017
This was a fun book to read. I love learning about idioms and their origins. They provide historical facts and that's great for kids and teens.
March 22, 2020
This book is amazing. My child struggles with understanding idioms and this book has them alphabetically and the meaning and the origin. Can’t recommend it enough.
May 24, 2020
Fun book, I'd like to use with students somehow next year
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January 10, 2022Doesn't have all the idioms but still useful
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April 21, 2016Title of Item in APA Citation: Scholastics dictionary of idioms. (1996). New York : Scholastic Inc.
Citation By: Lauren Rataj
Reference Type: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423
Brief Description: This resource contains over 700 common American phrases, sayings and expressions.
Content/Scope: This dictionary is targeted for students in grades 3-7. It provides context to what the idiom means as well as kid-friendly examples in sentences. The entries are both informational and entertaining.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic, a well-known company, publishes this resource. This text includes relevant and appropriate information for elementary students and their ELA content. Both 4th and 5th grade common core standards require students to understand and use common idioms. This resource can also be purchased using Scholastic Dollars from Scholastic Book Fair sales.
Arrangement/Presentation: This resource is organized in alphabetic order A-Z. It includes the idiom, a visual to explain the idiom and a kid-friendly sentence. There is also an “easy-to-use” index, which makes referring to specific idioms efficient.
Relation to other works: There are many types of dictionaries for students, but most are used for looking up word meanings, pronunciations or for spelling. I think that this is a great resource because it supports specific common core ELA standards for students in fourth and fifth grade.
Accessibility/Diversity: This resource meets the needs of many learners and can be used by students of all abilities. Idioms are easy to locate using the index and the format is easy to read and appealing. It contains the idiom or saying, a kid-friendly sentence using the idiom and a humorous illustration to support the idiom.
Cost: $9.99
Professional Review: Booklist. (1996, March 6). Booklist Review. Retrieved April 18, 2016, from http://www.booklistonline.com/Scholas...
Citation By: Lauren Rataj
Reference Type: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 423
Brief Description: This resource contains over 700 common American phrases, sayings and expressions.
Content/Scope: This dictionary is targeted for students in grades 3-7. It provides context to what the idiom means as well as kid-friendly examples in sentences. The entries are both informational and entertaining.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic, a well-known company, publishes this resource. This text includes relevant and appropriate information for elementary students and their ELA content. Both 4th and 5th grade common core standards require students to understand and use common idioms. This resource can also be purchased using Scholastic Dollars from Scholastic Book Fair sales.
Arrangement/Presentation: This resource is organized in alphabetic order A-Z. It includes the idiom, a visual to explain the idiom and a kid-friendly sentence. There is also an “easy-to-use” index, which makes referring to specific idioms efficient.
Relation to other works: There are many types of dictionaries for students, but most are used for looking up word meanings, pronunciations or for spelling. I think that this is a great resource because it supports specific common core ELA standards for students in fourth and fifth grade.
Accessibility/Diversity: This resource meets the needs of many learners and can be used by students of all abilities. Idioms are easy to locate using the index and the format is easy to read and appealing. It contains the idiom or saying, a kid-friendly sentence using the idiom and a humorous illustration to support the idiom.
Cost: $9.99
Professional Review: Booklist. (1996, March 6). Booklist Review. Retrieved April 18, 2016, from http://www.booklistonline.com/Scholas...
April 30, 2012
Terban, M. (1996). Dictionary of Idioms. New York: Scholastic.
Citation created by: Meagan Moremen
Call Number: REF 423.1
Description: An alphabetized list of idioms with the saying of expressions used in a sentence, their meaning, and origin.
Content/scope: Text defines and explains over 600 idioms. Booklist recommends this book to grades 4-7.
Accuracy/Authority: This book was published by Scholastic, who has a long standing reputation within the elementary community. The author has written several other grammar and language books, also published by Scholastic. The introduction page includes a list of other educators who reviewed the content. The author teaches English and Theatre at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York City.
Arrangement/Presentation: Idioms are arranged in alphabetical order. An alphabetical index and a keyword index are included.
Relation to Similar Works: The author has written other books on language and grammar, also published by scholastic.
Timeliness/Permanence: This book was published in 1996 and though it is considered dated for a reference collection, its content is still relevant. This book would not need to be replaced as often as a science encyclopedia, for example, because its content would seldom change.
Cost: $15.95
Rationale for Selection: This book was selected because it helps students understand the English language. A dictionary such as this would be an important reference book for an English Language Learner because idioms cannot be broken down word by word, instead they mean something entirely different as a whole.
Professional Review: Booklist Online retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Scholas... on April 26, 2012.
Citation created by: Meagan Moremen
Call Number: REF 423.1
Description: An alphabetized list of idioms with the saying of expressions used in a sentence, their meaning, and origin.
Content/scope: Text defines and explains over 600 idioms. Booklist recommends this book to grades 4-7.
Accuracy/Authority: This book was published by Scholastic, who has a long standing reputation within the elementary community. The author has written several other grammar and language books, also published by Scholastic. The introduction page includes a list of other educators who reviewed the content. The author teaches English and Theatre at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School in New York City.
Arrangement/Presentation: Idioms are arranged in alphabetical order. An alphabetical index and a keyword index are included.
Relation to Similar Works: The author has written other books on language and grammar, also published by scholastic.
Timeliness/Permanence: This book was published in 1996 and though it is considered dated for a reference collection, its content is still relevant. This book would not need to be replaced as often as a science encyclopedia, for example, because its content would seldom change.
Cost: $15.95
Rationale for Selection: This book was selected because it helps students understand the English language. A dictionary such as this would be an important reference book for an English Language Learner because idioms cannot be broken down word by word, instead they mean something entirely different as a whole.
Professional Review: Booklist Online retrieved from http://www.booklistonline.com/Scholas... on April 26, 2012.
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April 23, 2016Terban, M. (1996). Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. New York: Scholastic Inc.
Citation by: Lena White
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: j423.1 terb
Content/Scope: This book is appropriate for fourth graders and higher. It consists of 245 pages of idioms filled with illustrations and has a large index. It includes a section that explains the origin of the idioms. The index is based on key words to make idioms easier to find. This dictionary can help students add interest to their writing, or understand idioms in their reading. This could be especially helpful for ELL students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic is a well-qualified publisher who is known for contributions to education.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is in alphabetical order by the first word of the idiom. Each entry contains a definition, a sample of usage, and a bit of information about the origin of the idiom. There is a keyword index that allows users to search for one word of an idiom, and each keyword has multiple listings by page number.
Relation to other works: This is a more student friendly of other similar works. The writing and arrangement are easier to understand and maneuver through than the adult counterparts.
Accessibility/Diversity: The language in the book is non-sexist. The illustrations are diverse. This is a good resource to have for ELL students, as idioms can be very difficult to understand.
Cost: $9.99
Professional Review: Fleishhacker, J. (1996). Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. School Library Journal. 42(5), 147.
Citation by: Lena White
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: j423.1 terb
Content/Scope: This book is appropriate for fourth graders and higher. It consists of 245 pages of idioms filled with illustrations and has a large index. It includes a section that explains the origin of the idioms. The index is based on key words to make idioms easier to find. This dictionary can help students add interest to their writing, or understand idioms in their reading. This could be especially helpful for ELL students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic is a well-qualified publisher who is known for contributions to education.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is in alphabetical order by the first word of the idiom. Each entry contains a definition, a sample of usage, and a bit of information about the origin of the idiom. There is a keyword index that allows users to search for one word of an idiom, and each keyword has multiple listings by page number.
Relation to other works: This is a more student friendly of other similar works. The writing and arrangement are easier to understand and maneuver through than the adult counterparts.
Accessibility/Diversity: The language in the book is non-sexist. The illustrations are diverse. This is a good resource to have for ELL students, as idioms can be very difficult to understand.
Cost: $9.99
Professional Review: Fleishhacker, J. (1996). Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. School Library Journal. 42(5), 147.
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April 26, 2015Terban, M. (2006). Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms. New York, NY: Scholastic, Inc.
Citation by: Katheryn Campbell
Reference Source: Dictionary
Call Number: REF 423.1
Content Scope: Scholastic offers more than 700 everyday American idioms, including kid friendly sentences to help them make sense. The entries are very funny, as well as educational. Booklist recommends this book to grades 4-7.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic is a well-known, reliable, source and the largest publishing company of children’s books.
Arrangement/Presentation: The entries are arranged alphabetically. Each entry contains an idiom, example sentence, meaning, and origin. The information displayed is in kid-friendly language, yet offers wonderful, educational content.
Relation to other works: There are some other dictionaries of idioms; however, very few are made for elementary aged children. This reference source is made for young children, and can be accessible for students K-5.
Accessibility/Diversity: This source helps students become familiar of all languages around the world. The American idioms that may be used in everyday language are very tough for English learners, and this source can be a huge help for that population.
Cost: $8.95
Professional Review: Safford, B. (2003). Scholastic reference books to help children learn to write. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 19(9), 28-29,40.
Citation by: Katheryn Campbell
Reference Source: Dictionary
Call Number: REF 423.1
Content Scope: Scholastic offers more than 700 everyday American idioms, including kid friendly sentences to help them make sense. The entries are very funny, as well as educational. Booklist recommends this book to grades 4-7.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Scholastic is a well-known, reliable, source and the largest publishing company of children’s books.
Arrangement/Presentation: The entries are arranged alphabetically. Each entry contains an idiom, example sentence, meaning, and origin. The information displayed is in kid-friendly language, yet offers wonderful, educational content.
Relation to other works: There are some other dictionaries of idioms; however, very few are made for elementary aged children. This reference source is made for young children, and can be accessible for students K-5.
Accessibility/Diversity: This source helps students become familiar of all languages around the world. The American idioms that may be used in everyday language are very tough for English learners, and this source can be a huge help for that population.
Cost: $8.95
Professional Review: Safford, B. (2003). Scholastic reference books to help children learn to write. School Library Media Activities Monthly, 19(9), 28-29,40.
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April 27, 2015Terban, M. (2006). Scholastic dictionary of idioms. New York, NY: Scholastic.
Citation by: Traci Barger
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: 423
ISBN: 9780439770835
Brief Description: The dictionary includes an alphabetic listing of common figures of speech with their definitions and origins.
Content/Scope: The purpose of the dictionary is to expose readers to more than 700 different sayings and expressions. The targeted audience third through sixth grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The dictionary was published by Scholastic which is a reputable publishing company, which has published many children’s books and resources.
Arrangement/Presentation: The dictionary is arranged alphabetically that includes a list of common figures of speech with definitions and origins. The book includes an easy to use index to locate idioms.
Relation to similar works: The current reference collection does not include any idiom dictionaries.
Accessibility/Diversity: The dictionary of idioms lists common figures of speech and their origins to help readers understand where the idioms originated. The dictionary is kid-friendly and accessible for all reading levels.
Cost: $8.54
Professional Review: Books in Print. (2014). Scholastic dictionary of idioms. Retrieved from http://www.booksinprint.com.libsrv.wk...
Citation by: Traci Barger
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: 423
ISBN: 9780439770835
Brief Description: The dictionary includes an alphabetic listing of common figures of speech with their definitions and origins.
Content/Scope: The purpose of the dictionary is to expose readers to more than 700 different sayings and expressions. The targeted audience third through sixth grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The dictionary was published by Scholastic which is a reputable publishing company, which has published many children’s books and resources.
Arrangement/Presentation: The dictionary is arranged alphabetically that includes a list of common figures of speech with definitions and origins. The book includes an easy to use index to locate idioms.
Relation to similar works: The current reference collection does not include any idiom dictionaries.
Accessibility/Diversity: The dictionary of idioms lists common figures of speech and their origins to help readers understand where the idioms originated. The dictionary is kid-friendly and accessible for all reading levels.
Cost: $8.54
Professional Review: Books in Print. (2014). Scholastic dictionary of idioms. Retrieved from http://www.booksinprint.com.libsrv.wk...
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November 24, 2012Citation: Terban, Marvin. (c.2006.). Scholastic dictionary of idioms. New York : Scholastic
Citation by: Sade Graves
Call Number: 423.1 TER
Description: alphabetical list of common figures of speech and their definitions
Relevance and Relationship: One of the key common core standards is the Language #4 which states students should be able to define both literal and figurative language. This dictionary will help student grasp knowledge of figurative language. It reflects the standards which the current student body has to master.
Purpose: to help students define and acquire knowledge of idioms.
Validity: Published by Scholastic which has published a massive amount of teacher materials throughout the years.
Format: 245 pages with illustrations.
Arrangement and Presentation: Idioms are arranged in alphabetical order. Each idiom’s origin and definition is given.
Professional Review: Fleishhacker, J. (1996). Reference books. School Library Journal, 42(5), 147.
Citation by: Sade Graves
Call Number: 423.1 TER
Description: alphabetical list of common figures of speech and their definitions
Relevance and Relationship: One of the key common core standards is the Language #4 which states students should be able to define both literal and figurative language. This dictionary will help student grasp knowledge of figurative language. It reflects the standards which the current student body has to master.
Purpose: to help students define and acquire knowledge of idioms.
Validity: Published by Scholastic which has published a massive amount of teacher materials throughout the years.
Format: 245 pages with illustrations.
Arrangement and Presentation: Idioms are arranged in alphabetical order. Each idiom’s origin and definition is given.
Professional Review: Fleishhacker, J. (1996). Reference books. School Library Journal, 42(5), 147.
August 25, 2015
A collection of idioms from all over the globe from ancient Greece to the Bible, the 1500s straight up to the 20th Century. the book lists the idiom and then explains what it means and where the saying came from. Examples: Let sleeping dogs lie; Let the Cat out of the Bag; Button Your Lip and over 600 more. An interesting read.
November 28, 2015
This book should have been interesting but I found it lacking. Just reading about the orgins you can tell that many are incorrect or even guesses. If you look them up online many are of unknown orgins but many other books will tell you that and still give you a history of it's usage and where it may have came from or what it may have meant.
June 27, 2008
I actually found this book useful in my writing. and some of the anecdotes as to why some saying came to be were quite interesting.
October 23, 2009
Funny, informative, entertaining! This book will definitely be on my Christmas list. A great resource for teachers to use for an "Avoid Wasting Time Activity" for 5 minutes at the end of a class.
March 30, 2010
Unbelievably comprehensive, this impressive collection of over 700 idioms is a teacher's and writer's dream. I especially enjoyed the origin of each word.
September 8, 2010
You learn great idioms.
February 13, 2011
Fun book that tells the history of many everyday idioms we commonly use. Great little referece book to have for your kids to aid them in their writing.
June 26, 2016
Worth reading, not as a priority
August 13, 2016
جمال هذا الكتاب يكمن أنه جاءني هدية من صديقتي الأمريكية في الكريسماس
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May 9, 2012
A very useful reference for writers of all types.
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