Orem Library

"You've probably heard the expression 'when pigs fly,' but did you know that in Spain they say 'when frogs grow hair' and in Nigeria 'when chickens have teeth'? A rib-tickling collection of idioms from around the world. But the question is: will you believe them...?"--

To help readers stay "on the ball," idioms are used in a sentence that accompanies each illustration -- and the meaning of each idiom is explained at the end of the book.

Presents the history of such adages as "Do you have ants in your pants?" and "Great minds think alike," told in poetry form as well as expository text, with illustrations depicting these sayings as a student might imagine them.

Presents Chinese folktales about a lazy farmer, a musician who played for a water buffalo, a fight between a clam and a crane, an old horse, and a man interested in dragons, and describes how they explain proverbs

Has someone ever told you they were on cloud nine? What does that mean exactly? Learn the meaning and origin of this unusual phrase and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator,...

Idioms are as real in holy scripture as are prophecies and parables. Like a cultural shorthand, they describe without using lengthy explanations. Idioms and idiomatic language are words and phrases that express more than the actual words themselves. They paint mental or emotional images and bring intensity to events and feelings described in holy write. In Unlocking the Idioms, George M. Peacock explains how to identify idioms, what they are, and...

Collects 101 popular idioms and sayings and explains their origins and how their usage has changed over time.