Idioms | Ellinwood Libraries

1) The bizarre origins of kangaroo court and other idioms

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

2) The compelling histories of long arm of the law and other idioms

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

3) The intriguing sources of hold your horses and other idioms

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

4) The over-the-top histories of chew the scenery and other idioms

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

5) The peculiar stories behind raining cats and dogs and other idioms

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

6) The shocking stories behind lightning in a bottle and other idioms

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

7) The thrilling sources of push the envelope and other Idioms

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

8) The unbelievable origins of snake oil and other idioms

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