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Idioms

Glossary of the most common idioms in English. Each entry contains a definition, explanation of common usage, and two examples of the idiom to provide context.
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  4. C (147)
  5. D (78)
  6. E (34)
  7. G (68)

Sounds People and Things Make

Examples of different sounds that people, animals and other things make for ESL classes and English learners.

Idioms and Expressions - Game

Idioms and expressions using 'game' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.

April Fool's Day for ESL Classes - Spot the Mistake

An April Fool's Day idiom quiz for ESL and EFL classes.

Sports Idioms

ports Idioms: a look at how idioms taken from US soprts are used in everyday English

rack one's brain

Definition, explanation of usage and examples of the idiom rack one's brain.

Heart - Idioms and Expressions

Idioms and expressions using the noun 'heart' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.

Difference between Geek and Nerd

Help with idiomatic English used on the Internet for English Learners and ESL EFL classes.

Learning English Idioms

This is a helpful article on learning English idioms by Mike Shelby which offers suggestions on ways of practicing idioms, as well as English idiom dictionaries.

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