Understanding Idioms
The English language is filled with colorful idioms--but what do these phrases really mean? Our series presents dozens of common idioms and explains what they mean. Examples and real-world situations engage readers while illustrating how to use each idiom correctly. Readers are also given the idiom's origin. This lively series provides an appealing way for young readers to learn more about these fun, fascinating parts of the English language. Additional features include an introduction to idioms, a phonetic glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index. This series will make understanding idioms a piece of cake!
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Have you ever told someone to break a leg? What does it mean when you're on pins and… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 620
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! Are you fit as a fiddle? Learn the meaning and origin More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 660
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
If someone tells you to go fly a kite, they might have a chip on their shoulder. Where did… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 740
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Has someone ever told you to hold your horses? Mark my words: you'll know exactly what that More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 610
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Has someone ever told you they were on cloud nine? What does that mean exactly? Learn the… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 590
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
I'm on the ball and tickled pink! Do you know what that sentence means? Let's learn the… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 600
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
What does it mean if something is clear as a bell? A penny for your thoughts! Learn the… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 630
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Keep your eyes peeled! Learn the meaning and origin of this unusual saying and many more in More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 750
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Have you ever wondered where the phrase 'the early bird catches the worm' came from? Well,… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 610
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Is there a bug in your ear? What does that mean exactly? Learn the meaning and origin of… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 580
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Did you let the cat out of the bag? Well, don't cry over spilled milk! Learn the meaning… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 740
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Clean as a whistle! What does that mean exactly? Learn the meaning and origin of this… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 620
- Copyright 2023
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5