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Idioms

Is it raining cats and dogs today? Have you ever chewed the fat or pushed the envelope? You use idioms all the time, but have you ever wondered where they come from or what they mean? In this series, learn the meanings and origins of these and many other shocking, bizarre, compelling, intriguing, and unbelievable phrases. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

The Bizarre Origins of Kangaroo Court and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 800
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Compelling Histories of Long Arm of the Law and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 850
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Intriguing Sources of Hold Your Horses and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 780
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Over-the-Top Histories of Chew the Scenery and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 810
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Peculiar Stories Behind Raining Cats and Dogs and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 820
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Shocking Stories Behind Lightning in a Bottle and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 830
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Thrilling Sources of Push the Envelope and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 830
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Unbelievable Origins of Snake Oil and Other Idioms
From the Series: Idioms

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

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 780
  • Copyright 2013
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5

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