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1994

Book

Explains the source of various sayings and expressions from the American frontier, as well as how they are used today. Includes such sayings as "cut...

Go fly a kite! (and other sayings we don't really mean)

—Amoroso, Cynthia.

2008

Book

Explains the meaning of many common idiomatic expressions used in English....

Put on your thinking cap : and other expressions about school

—Doeden, Matt.

2013

Book

Discusses the origin and meaning of a variety of school-related idioms....

At the eleventh hour : and other expressions about money and numbers

—Heos, Bridget.

2013

Book

Explore a variety of idioms related to money and numbers and figure out what people really mean when they use them....

It figures! : fun figures of speech

—Terban, Marvin, author.

1993

Book

Introduces and explains common figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole with guidelines for their use and illustra...

Birds of a feather : a book of idioms and silly pictures

—Oelschlager, Vanita.

2009

Book

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Spill the beans : 100 silly sayings & peculiar phrases

2024

Book

"What does it mean to spill the beans? Why does it rain cats and dogs? Who is the early bird and why do they catch the worm? Discover 100 silly saying...

My momma likes to say

—Brennan-Nelson, Denise.

2003

Book

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Eat your words : a fascinating look at the language of food

—Jones, Charlotte Foltz.

1999

Book

Discusses the history and meaning of all kinds of food-related words and phrases and describes customs and beliefs about various foods....

You're pulling my leg! : 400 human-body sayings from head to toe

—Street, Pat, author.

2016

Book

From "lamebrain" to "feet of clay," a heaping handful of English idioms, similes, metaphors, and other colorful turns of phrase....

My grandma likes to say

—Brennan-Nelson, Denise.

2007

Book

"Proverbs, clichés, and idioms are introduced in rhyme and illustrated as a young child's literal interpretation. Each expression includes informati...

The moon is a silver pond

—Cassidy, Sara, author.

2019

Book

"A simple board book that introduces little ones to the concept of metaphor."-- Provided by publisher....

Skin like milk, hair of silk : what are similes and metaphors?

—Cleary, Brian P., 1959-

2009

Book

Provides humorous explanations of similes and metaphors....

Life is a bowl full of cherries : a book of food idioms and silly pictures

—Oelschlager, Vanita.

2011

Book

Brings fun, laughter and life to some of the best examples of the complex and delightful English language....

Wind is a dance

—Shumaker, Debra Kempf, author.

2024

Book

"What's the wind like today? Is it a feather drifting slowly to the ground or an excited puppy running after a butterfly? A train barreling down the t...

Wild goose chase : funny animal phrases and the meanings behind them

—Broderick, Kathy, author.

2020

Book

"What do you think when you hear "wild goose chase" or "raining cats and dogs"? Do you imagine geese running in circles, or kittens and pups falling f...

Until the cows come home : and other expressions about animals

—Donovan, Sandra, 1967-

2013

Book

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There's a frog in my throat! : 440 animal sayings a little bird told me

—Leedy, Loreen.

2003

Book

Explains various animal expressions that employ similes, metaphors, idioms, and proverbs....

A little pigeon toad

—Gwynne, Fred, author.

1988

Book

Humorous text and illustrations introduce a variety of homonyms and figures of speech....

Get your nose out of joint : and other medical expressions

—Doeden, Matt.

2013

Book

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