It's Just an Expression

It’s Just an Expression explores the meaning and origin of common idioms in the English language, from “batting a thousand” to “bring home the bacon.” The series’ dual-level approach makes the books perfect for both striving readers as well as advanced learners looking for a fun and challenging read. Students will be enthralled “until the cows come home”!

Cover: Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb: And Other Expressions about Body Parts
Cover: Cool as a Cucumber: And Other Expressions about Food
Cover: All Pooped Out: And Other Gross Expressions
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All Pooped Out: And Other Gross Expressions
At the Eleventh Hour: And Other Expressions about Money and Numbers
Cool as a Cucumber: And Other Expressions about Food
Get Your Nose Out of Joint: And Other Medical Expressions
Keep Your Eye on the Ball: And Other Expressions about Sports
Put on Your Thinking Cap: And Other Expressions about School
Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb: And Other Expressions about Body Parts
Until the Cows Come Home: And Other Expressions about Animals
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  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023

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It's Just an Expression

It’s Just an Expression explores the meaning and origin of common idioms in the English language, from “batting a thousand” to “bring home the bacon.” The series’ dual-level approach makes the books perfect for both striving readers as well as advanced learners looking… View →