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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.
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.

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