Stick Out Like a Sore Thumb
And Other Expressions about Body Parts
From the Series It's Just an Expression
Win by a nose. Pulling your leg. Turn a blind eye. Have you ever heard these crazy expressions? People use them even when noses, legs, and eyes have nothing to do with whatever they’re discussing! That’s because these sayings are idioms—phrases that mean something different than what the words in them actually say. But don’t let idioms give you a chip on your shoulder! Let’s explore a variety of idioms related to body parts and figure out what people really mean when they use them.
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Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“The pages are well designed, and the texts are lively. Since many of the idioms have mathematical, historical, or scientific connections, this series may be used across curriculums, with plenty of opportunities for writing activities.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple