Booth, Thomas
Summary: "[This book] presents more than 1,000 idioms and expressions in context, with clear, simple definitions and attractive illustrations. Work through the tightly focused practice exercises and listen to the free audio to commit the English phrases to memory and make your English more fluent and natural."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 BOOOelschlager, Vanita.
Summary: Presents several humorously illustrated food-related idioms, along with explanations of what they mean and examples of how they are used.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vanita Books 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 428.313 OELPerdew, Laura.
Summary: "Eagle-eyed" often describes an individual who is sharp-sighted with an eye for detail. Eagle-Eyed dives into eagle characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J598.942 PEREdwards, Nicola
Summary: Have you ever wondered why we talk about "buttering someone up" or where the phrase "raining cats and dogs" actually comes from? What does it mean "to comb the giraffe" in France or "to wear a cat on your head" in Japan? This beautifully illustrated collection of curious phrases from around the world is a voyage of cultural discovery and a treasure trove of fascinating facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 418 EDWCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Words EdwardsGillett, Amy
Summary: This book includes over 350 of today's most common American English business idioms and expressions; more than 30 exercises help you master the material; and everyday conversations on topics like how to run a meeting, how to discuss a difficult decision, how to conduct a performance review, and many more business situations. The accompanying compact disc features all of the dialogues with the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Language Success Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 GILEdwards, Nicola
Summary: "Have you ever wished there was a name for a person who asks too many questions? Or a word for the way you hesitate when you've forgotten someone's name? This handpicked collection of untranslatable words from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original artwork and fascinating facts about each word and the culture it comes from"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Word EdwardsDusoulier, Clotilde
Summary: The idiosyncrasies of language can tell us a lot about a culture. In this delightful book, Clotilde Dusoulier, creator of the award-winning food blog Chocolate & Zucchini, delves into the history and meaning of fifty of the French language's most popular food-related expressions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A Perigee Book 2014
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 635 DUSGillett, Amy.
Summary: "If you already speak English and now you'd like to start speaking even better; then speak English Like An American is for you."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Language Success Press 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.24 GILMatthews, Scott
Summary: "Like many people, you've probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That, we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [publisher not identified] 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 423.13 MATMoore, C. J.
Summary: In this short but enthusiastic book, linguist Moore selects, from languages across the world, words and phrases that are impossible to translate neatly into English. In many cases the difficulty arises because our culture simply doesn't share the same experiences as others. Other untranslatable words are those used for a feeling or situation that English describes in a roundabout way. This book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker Pub. 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 418.02 MOORheingold, Howard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: J.P. Tarcher 1988
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Summary: A child explores where breath might go after it is lost, whether under someone else's breath, among a nursery's baby's breath, or in a breath of fresh air. Includes facts about idioms and the Walt Disney Animation Studios Artist Showcase.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney*Hyperion 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRIGwynne, Fred.
Summary: A little girl pictures the things her parents talk about, such as a chocolate moose, a gorilla war, and shoe trees.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 1989
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC GWYCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JPB GWY BASKETRaifsnider, Barbara.
Summary: With this audio kit, learn perfect natural speech, sharpen your grammar, master idiomatic expressions, and speak English fluently.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Information Group 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 428.34 FLUSummary: Presents hundreds of useful and common idiomatic expressions with simple definitions, natural dialogues, and spoken practice exercises.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Information Group 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 427.973 EASCassagne, Jean-Marie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Passport Books 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 448.2 CASKobliner, Shirly
Summary: "Engage with everyday expressions in a completely different (and fun!) way, with this entertaining and interactive book of common phrases that can turn a humdrum gathering into a raucous game night. We use expressions all the time. When you feel sick, you're "under the weather." When you feel great, you're "on top of the world." You may be fine with "half a loaf," or you may insist on "the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tiller Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word KoblinerRees, Nigel
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Trust 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.914 REERoustang-Stoller, Eve-Alice.
Summary: Common words and phrases for the traveler wanting to know French.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Digital Audio 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 448.3 FREBrennan-Nelson, Denise.
Summary: Offers an amusing tale about a child's literal interpretation of the statements his mother commonly makes, such as "money doesn't grow on trees" and "hold your horses."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC BREGarrison, Webb B.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rutledge Hill Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 422.03 GARMcDonald, Megan.
Summary: Seven-year-old Stink Moody discovers that he can get free samples by writing letters to candy companies and plans a surprise for his best friend's birthday.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC MCDCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED MCDCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED MCDCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED McDVentura, Marne
Summary: "Monkey see, monkey do" often describes an individual who copies another without much thought. Monkey See, Monkey Do dives into primate characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.82 VENSummary: Learn vocabulary related to everyday life, idioms along with sentence examples and an ASL sentence structure. This DVD takes you on a trip to the Long Island's wildlife park.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2008